New genus and species of Schizomyiina (Diptera, Cecidomyiidae) from Brazil

Proença, BarbaraMaia, Valéria Cid

Abstract A new gall midge genus, Distinctamyia gen. nov., and a new species Distinctamyia matogrossensis sp. nov. (Diptera, Cecidomyiidae) are herein described and illustrated (larvae, pupal exuviae, male and female). The new species induces conical, green, hairy and one chambered galls on leaf and bud of Simarouba amara Aubl. (Simaroubaceae). Gall-inducer specimens, samples of gall and host plant were collected at Parque Nacional da Chapada dos Guimarães, in the state of Mato Grosso (Midwestern Brazil).

1. Gall midges
2. Morphology
3. Parque Nacional da Chapada dos Guimarães
4. Cerrado
5. Asphondyliini