white sage leaf gall midge

Rhopalomyia audibertiae

Member of sage 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 other wild species of this genus not yet included in this guide.

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• despite the name, forms on multiple sages (genus Salvia), including black sage (Salvia mellifera)

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Chris’s observations: 2 (none are research grade)

Locations:

• Calero CP: 2

Months:

• Apr.: 2

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Taxon info: iNaturalist – BugGuide – Gallformers

Bay Area species: iNaturalist