A New Species of Gall Midge (Diptera, Cecidomyiidae) Associated with Sebastiania Glandulosa (Euphorbiaceae)

Abstract

Clinodiplosis conica sp.nov., a new cecidomyiid that induces conical bud galls on Sebastiania glandulosa (Mart.) Pax (Euphorbiaceae) is described (larva, pupa, adults male and female) based on material from restinga areas of the State of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil).