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Short Communications • Rev. Bras. entomol. 62 (2) • Apr-Jun 2018 • https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rbe.2018.03.001   copy

New record of Machaeriobia machaerii (Kieffer, 1913) (Diptera, Cecidomyiidae) in Brazil and association with host-plant species

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Abstract

The geographical distribution of Machaeriobia machaerii (Kieffer, 1913Kieffer, 1913 Kieffer, J.J., 1913. Diptera. Fam. Cecidomyiidae. Genera Insectorum. 152, 1-346.) (Diptera, Cecidomyiidae), previously known only from Tubarão, Santa Catarina State, Brazil is extended to São Paulo State, Brazil. Illustrations of diagnostic characters of the male, pupa, and larva are provided, and the association with the species of host plant, Machaerium hirtum (Vell.) Stellfeld (Fabaceae) is established.

Keywords
Gall maker; Geographical distribution; Neotropical region; Seasonal Semideciduous Forest

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