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A new species of Schizomyia (Diptera, Cecidomyiidae), inducing galls on flower buds of Jacquemontia holosericea (Convolvulaceae)

Schizomyia santosi, a new species of Cecidomyiidae (Diptera), which induces flower bud galls on Jacquemontia holosericea (Convolvulaceae), is described as larva, pupa, and adult (male and female). Illustrations from the main morphological characters are given.

Gall; Neotropical region; restinga; taxonomy


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