Cartodiplosis nyssaecola
This record describes Cartodiplosis nyssaecola (species). Recorded family: Cecidomyiidae. Recorded order: Diptera.
Identification and Appearance
This species was thought by Beutenmuller 1907 and Felt 1917 to be the species that causes the galls it is an inquiline in, but according to Gagne 1989 it was determined to be only an inquiline.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Diptera (Flies)
- Superfamily
- Sciaroidea
- Family
- Cecidomyiidae (Gall Midges and Wood Midges)
- Subfamily
- Cecidomyiinae
- Tribe
- Lestodiplosini
- Genus
- Cartodiplosis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae prey on Phylloxerina nyssae.
Life History
This species is an inquiline in the galls on Phylloxerina nyssae, and preys upon the aphids that induce the galls.
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Diptera, the group containing Cartodiplosis nyssaecola. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Diptera includes over 150,000 described species of flies, mosquitoes, and midges. Mosquitoes are the deadliest animal on Earth (CDC). Malaria alone causes ~249 million cases and over 608,000 deaths annually, mostly children under 5 (WHO). Vector-borne diseases account for over 17% of all infectious diseases, causing 700,000+ deaths per year.
Ecological role of the group
Despite their disease impact, flies are critical decomposers and pollinators. Hoverflies alone pollinate hundreds of crop and wildflower species. Flies are also the primary food source for many birds, bats, and fish. Forensic entomology relies heavily on fly species for crime scene analysis.
Economic and practical significance of the group
In the U.S., vector-borne disease cases tripled between 2004-2016, with over 640,000 cases reported in that period (CDC). Tickborne diseases doubled from 22,000 to 48,000 annual reports. Globally, mosquito-borne diseases cost billions in healthcare and lost productivity.
Recorded sources for this group: WHO, CDC, PNAS. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cartodiplosis nyssaecola
What is Cartodiplosis nyssaecola?
Cartodiplosis nyssaecola is a species in the family Cecidomyiidae, within the order Diptera.
What does Cartodiplosis nyssaecola eat?
The diet of the Cartodiplosis nyssaecola includes Larvae prey on Phylloxerina nyssae..
What is the life cycle of a Cartodiplosis nyssaecola?
This species is an inquiline in the galls on Phylloxerina nyssae, and preys upon the aphids that induce the galls.