Family Cecidomyiidae (Gall and Forest Midges)
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Cecidomyiidae
(Gall and Forest Midges)
These little guys (~ 2mm) have been covering the leaves of Penstemon plants in my garden for the last few days. They seem to be stuck on the leaves, unable to fly. Most have died; the one on the left is one of the few still alive, but seems unable to ...
Cecidomyiidae
(Gall and Forest Midges)
Tiny midge-like insects all over Penstemon leaves
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Family: Cecidomyiidae
(Gall and Forest Midges)
Taxonomy
Subclass:
Pterygota (Winged and Once-winged Insects)
Superfamily:
Sciaroidea (Fungus Gnats and Gall Midges)
No lower level information