Rabdophaga salicis

(Rabdophaga salicis)

Description

Rabdophaga salicis is a gall midge which forms galls on sallows (Salix species). It was first described by Franz von Paula Schrank in 1803.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Diptera
Family:Cecidomyiidae
Genus:Rabdophaga
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