willow gall midges

genus Rabdophaga

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

There are no other wild species of this genus in the bay area.

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willow rosette gall midge
Rabdophaga salicisbrassicoides

willow cone gall midge
Rabdophaga strobiloides

willow rose gall midge
Rabdophaga rosaria

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2 observed taxons / 3 unobserved taxons

Chris’s observations: 4 (none are research grade)

Locations:

• Murray Ranch SP: 2
• Coyote Hills RP
• Sweeney Ridge National Recreation Area

Months:

• Apr.: 1
• May: 0
• Jun.: 0
• Jul.: 1
• Aug.: 2

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Taxon info: iNaturalist – BugGuide

Bay Area species: iNaturalist