Stenodiplosis sorghicola explained

Stenodiplosis sorghicola, the sorghum midge, is a species of gall midge in the family Cecidomyiidae. It is a pest of millets. The species is native to Africa and is also found in India. During the rainy season, it feeds on the developing grains of pearl millet plants.[1]

Anatomy

The head is yellow in colour with the antennae and legs being brown . The thorax and abdomen are orange red, the wings grey hyaline. The males are shorter than the female with the former being about 1.3 mm and the later about 1.6 mm. The two sexes can be easily differentiated by the presence of their well-developed ovipositor. [2]

Further reading

Notes and References

  1. Book: Kalaisekar, A. Insect pests of millets: systematics, bionomics, and management. Elsevier. London. 2017. 978-0-12-804243-4. 967265246.
  2. Web site: Stenodiplosis - an overview ScienceDirect Topics . 2023-06-25 . www.sciencedirect.com.