A new species of gall midge (Diptera, Cecidomyiidae) associated with Pleroma raddianum (DC) Gardner (Myrtales: Melastomatacea), an endenic plant to Brazil
Pap. avulsos zool
; 62: e202262062, 2022. tab, ilus
Article
in English
| LILACS, VETINDEX
| ID: biblio-1419149
Responsible library:
BR68.1
ABSTRACT
Lopesia pleromatis sp. nov. (Lopesiini, Cecidomyiidi) is described based on material collected in Atlantic Forest areas of Bertioga (São Paulo State, Brazil). Specimens were obtained from globoid leaf galls on Pleroma raddianum (DC.) Gardner (Melastomataceae), an endemic plant to Brazil. Lopesia pleromatis is compared to other congeneric species. The most important morphological characters are illustrated.(AU)
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Database:
LILACS
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VETINDEX
Main subject:
Diptera
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Myrtales
Type of study:
Risk factors
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Pap. avulsos zool
Year:
2022
Document type:
Article
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro/BR