New record of Machaeriobia machaerii (Kieffer, 1913) (Diptera, Cecidomyiidae) in Brazil and association with host-plant species

Abstract The geographical distribution of Machaeriobia machaerii (Kieffer, 1913) (Diptera, Cecidomyiidae), previously known only from Tubarão, Santa Catarina State, Brazil is extended to São Paulo State, Brazil. Illustrations of diagnostic characters of the male, pupa, and larva are provided, and the association with the species of host plant, Machaerium hirtum (Vell.) Stellfeld (Fabaceae) is established.

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Main Author: Urso-Guimarães,Maria V.
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira De Entomologia 2018
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0085-56262018000200087
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