family Cecidomyidae
Definition
Noun 1. Gall midges: A family of small, delicate flies whose larvae are often plant parasites, forming abnormal growths (galls) on plants.
Usage
- The family Cecidomyidae is a significant subject of study in agricultural entomology due to the damage caused by many of its species.
- Identifying a member of the family Cecidomyidae often requires examining the plant gall formed by its larva.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic classification, family Cecidomyidae is placed within the order Diptera (true flies) and is also commonly referred to by the synonym Cecidomyiidae.
- The term is used in scientific literature to discuss the evolutionary biology, ecology, and economic impact of these insects.
Variants and Related Words
- Cecidomyiidae (n): A synonym for family Cecidomyidae.
- Cecidomyiid (n/adj): (Noun) An individual fly belonging to this family. (Adjective) Relating to or characteristic of this family.
- Gall midge (n): The common name for an insect in this family.
- Gall gnat (n): Another common name for these flies.
Synonyms
- Gall midges
- Gall gnats
Related Phrases & Terms
- Plant gall: The abnormal growth induced by the feeding or presence of the larva of a cecidomyiid.
- Dipteran pest: A broad category that includes many species from the family Cecidomyidae which are harmful to crops.
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gall midges
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