Dasineura corticis

Host: Salix sp.

Salix
Swollen twigs
Internodal twig swelling without foreshortening the stem
Twig swelling tapered, woody, sometimes barely noticeable

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This species was reared in May from small cavities beneath bark. It may be an inquiline or a secondary feeder. The name “Cecidomyia” orbitalis Walsh might be applicable to this Dasineura.

Range: MA

Dasyneura corticis, n. sp.

Salix
Twig galls

Larvae in subcortical cells, no swelling

Dasyneura corticis

Larvae in subcortical cells, no swelling

Dasyneura corticis

Salix [Salix exigua added as a placeholder]
Twig galls

Slightly enlarged or slender twigs, midges. A somewhat long series has been reared. They can be identified only by rearing and studying the insects.