An Integrative Study on <em>Asphondylia</em> spp. (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae), Causing Flower Galls on Lamiaceae, with Description, Phenology, and Associated Fungi of Two New Species

An Integrative Study on <em>Asphondylia</em> spp. (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae), Causing Flower Galls on Lamiaceae, with Description, Phenology, and Associated Fungi of Two New Species

An integrative study on some species of <i>Asphondylia</i> was carried out. Two species of gall midges from Italy, <i>Asphondylia rivelloi</i> sp. nov. and <i>Asphondylia micromeriae</i> sp. nov. (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae), causing flower galls respectively on <i...

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Autores principales: Umberto Bernardo, Francesco Nugnes, Simona Gargiulo, Rosario Nicoletti, Andrea Becchimanzi, Adriano Stinca, Gennaro Viggiani
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Publicado: MDPI AG 2021
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<i>Botryosphaeria dothidea</i>
<i>Cladosporium</i>
<i>Clinopodium vulgare</i>
gall midge
<i>micromeriae</i>
<i>Micromeria graeca</i>
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spelling oai:doaj.org-article:259a4e9f1f4443df8aecae011dbdf4792021-11-25T17:59:03ZAn Integrative Study on <em>Asphondylia</em> spp. (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae), Causing Flower Galls on Lamiaceae, with Description, Phenology, and Associated Fungi of Two New Species10.3390/insects121109582075-4450https://doaj.org/article/259a4e9f1f4443df8aecae011dbdf4792021-10-01T00:00:00Zhttps://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/12/11/958https://doaj.org/toc/2075-4450An integrative study on some species of <i>Asphondylia</i> was carried out. Two species of gall midges from Italy, <i>Asphondylia rivelloi</i> sp. nov. and <i>Asphondylia micromeriae</i> sp. nov. (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae), causing flower galls respectively on <i>Clinopodium vulgare</i> and <i>Micromeria graeca</i> (Lamiaceae), are described and illustrated. The characteristics of each developmental stage and induced galls are described, which allowed the discrimination of these new species in the complex of <i>Asphondylia</i> developing on Lamiaceae plants. Molecular data based on sequencing both nuclear (ITS2 and 28S-D2) and mitochondrial (COI) genes are also provided in support of this discrimination. Phylogeny based on nuclear markers is consistent with the new species, whereas COI phylogeny suggests introgression occurring between the two species. However, these species can also be easily identified using a morphological approach. Phenology of host plants and gall midges are described, and some peculiar characteristics allow the complete and confident discrimination and revision of the treated species. Gall-associated fungi were identified as <i>Botryosphaeria dothidea,</i><i>Alternaria</i> spp., and <i>Cladosporium</i> spp.Umberto BernardoFrancesco NugnesSimona GargiuloRosario NicolettiAndrea BecchimanziAdriano StincaGennaro ViggianiMDPI AGarticle<i>Botryosphaeria dothidea</i><i>Cladosporium</i><i>Clinopodium vulgare</i>gall midge<i>micromeriae</i><i>Micromeria graeca</i>ScienceQENInsects, Vol 12, Iss 958, p 958 (2021)
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topic <i>Botryosphaeria dothidea</i>
<i>Cladosporium</i>
<i>Clinopodium vulgare</i>
gall midge
<i>micromeriae</i>
<i>Micromeria graeca</i>
Science
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spellingShingle <i>Botryosphaeria dothidea</i>
<i>Cladosporium</i>
<i>Clinopodium vulgare</i>
gall midge
<i>micromeriae</i>
<i>Micromeria graeca</i>
Science
Q
Umberto Bernardo
Francesco Nugnes
Simona Gargiulo
Rosario Nicoletti
Andrea Becchimanzi
Adriano Stinca
Gennaro Viggiani
An Integrative Study on <em>Asphondylia</em> spp. (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae), Causing Flower Galls on Lamiaceae, with Description, Phenology, and Associated Fungi of Two New Species
description An integrative study on some species of <i>Asphondylia</i> was carried out. Two species of gall midges from Italy, <i>Asphondylia rivelloi</i> sp. nov. and <i>Asphondylia micromeriae</i> sp. nov. (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae), causing flower galls respectively on <i>Clinopodium vulgare</i> and <i>Micromeria graeca</i> (Lamiaceae), are described and illustrated. The characteristics of each developmental stage and induced galls are described, which allowed the discrimination of these new species in the complex of <i>Asphondylia</i> developing on Lamiaceae plants. Molecular data based on sequencing both nuclear (ITS2 and 28S-D2) and mitochondrial (COI) genes are also provided in support of this discrimination. Phylogeny based on nuclear markers is consistent with the new species, whereas COI phylogeny suggests introgression occurring between the two species. However, these species can also be easily identified using a morphological approach. Phenology of host plants and gall midges are described, and some peculiar characteristics allow the complete and confident discrimination and revision of the treated species. Gall-associated fungi were identified as <i>Botryosphaeria dothidea,</i><i>Alternaria</i> spp., and <i>Cladosporium</i> spp.
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author Umberto Bernardo
Francesco Nugnes
Simona Gargiulo
Rosario Nicoletti
Andrea Becchimanzi
Adriano Stinca
Gennaro Viggiani
author_facet Umberto Bernardo
Francesco Nugnes
Simona Gargiulo
Rosario Nicoletti
Andrea Becchimanzi
Adriano Stinca
Gennaro Viggiani
author_sort Umberto Bernardo
title An Integrative Study on <em>Asphondylia</em> spp. (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae), Causing Flower Galls on Lamiaceae, with Description, Phenology, and Associated Fungi of Two New Species
title_short An Integrative Study on <em>Asphondylia</em> spp. (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae), Causing Flower Galls on Lamiaceae, with Description, Phenology, and Associated Fungi of Two New Species
title_full An Integrative Study on <em>Asphondylia</em> spp. (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae), Causing Flower Galls on Lamiaceae, with Description, Phenology, and Associated Fungi of Two New Species
title_fullStr An Integrative Study on <em>Asphondylia</em> spp. (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae), Causing Flower Galls on Lamiaceae, with Description, Phenology, and Associated Fungi of Two New Species
title_full_unstemmed An Integrative Study on <em>Asphondylia</em> spp. (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae), Causing Flower Galls on Lamiaceae, with Description, Phenology, and Associated Fungi of Two New Species
title_sort integrative study on <em>asphondylia</em> spp. (diptera: cecidomyiidae), causing flower galls on lamiaceae, with description, phenology, and associated fungi of two new species
publisher MDPI AG
publishDate 2021
url https://doaj.org/article/259a4e9f1f4443df8aecae011dbdf479
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