A new genus and species of gall midge (Diptera, Cecidomyiidae) associated with Myrcia retorta (Myrtaceae)

Brethesia Maia, new genus and Brethesia myrciae Maia, new species of Cecidomyiidae are described and illustrated (male, female, pupa and gall) based on material collected in Minas Gerais (Brazil). This new species induces leaf galls on Myrcia retorta (Myrtaceae).

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Main Authors: Maia,Valéria Cid, Fernandes,G. Wilson, Negreiros,Daniel
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira De Entomologia 2009
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0085-56262009000100010
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