genus Ribesia

Member of gooseberry galls
gall midges (subfamily Cecidomyiinae)
nematoceran flies (suborder Nematocera)
flies (order Diptera)
insects (class Insecta)
hexapods (subphylum Hexapoda)
arthropods (phylum Arthropoda)
animals (kingdom Animalia)
galls

Caution: There may be wild species of this genus not yet included in this guide.

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• only described species is Ribesia sarae
• it is known to be found on golden currant (Ribes aureum), but other host species are likely

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Chris’s observations: 1 (none are research grade)

Locations:

• Edgewood Park & Natural Preserve

Months:

• Apr.: 1

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Taxon info: iNaturalist – BugGuide – Gallformers

Bay Area species: iNaturalist