Prodiplosis citrulli
The inducer of this gall is unknown or undescribed.
Family: Cecidomyiidae | Genus: Prodiplosis
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Cecidomyia citrulli
Itonida citrulli
Our ID Notes may contain important tips necessary for distinguishing this gall from similar galls and/or important information about the taxonomic status of this gall inducer.
The gall midges of California Diptera: Itonididae (Cecidomyiidae)
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I. citrulli, an Arizona species that is not yet known from California, is regarded as an important localized pest of watermelon. The larvae infest the tips of the vines causing them to curl and die.
”- A. Earl Pritchard: (1953) The gall midges of California Diptera: Itonididae (Cecidomyiidae)©
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