The family C ecidomyiidae (D iptera) including about 6100 described species displays
diverse feeding habits. The tribe A sphondyliini is a well‐circumscribed monophyletic group …

Abstract The Asian orchid, Arundina graminifolia, has been introduced to many locations
over the last 50 yr, predominantly in South and Central America. A list of localities of A …

The floral industry grapples with challenges like changing climatic scenarios, differences in
market trends, rising costs, and severe losses posed by insect pests. The management of …

Gall midges of the genus Contarinia (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) that infest the flower buds of
various plant species have been newly found in Japan in recent years. Those infesting the …

Abstract Gall midge pests (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) intercepted under plant quarantine
inspection at Japanese sea-and airports from 2000 to 2005 were identified based on the …

Abstract Alstroemeria (Liliales: Alstroemeriaceae) is a plant genus native to South America
with many interspecific hybrids cultivated as ornamentals worldwide. Several yellow larvae …

Invasions by gall-inducing insects are serious global concerns. In gall midges, Contarinia
maculipennis, which was originated in Southeast Asia, has invaded various places including …

Galls induced by cecidomyiids were surveyed from 2009 to 2012 on Tsushima, one of the
step** stone islands between the Korean Peninsula and Kyushu, Japan. We recognized …

On the basis of adult morphological features together with the profile of infestation on the
host plant, we identify a gall midge that is responsible for the discoloration of young twig tips …

Abstract Tuberose (Agave amica (Medikus) Thiede and Govaerts) is a hardy and
economically important flower crop in India. Tuberose growers have been facing severe loss …