Leucecis eminens
The inducer of this gall is unknown or undescribed.
Family: Cecidomyiidae | Genus: Leucecis
Hosts: Populus balsamifera / Populus trichocarpa
Detachable: integral
Color: gray, yellow, green
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Location: upper leaf, lower leaf
Form: leaf blister
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Our ID Notes may contain important tips necessary for distinguishing this gall from similar galls and/or important information about the taxonomic status of this gall inducer.
A new genus and species of gall midge (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) from Populus spp. (Salicaceae) in western North America
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. . . Leucecis eminens Gagné (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) . . . forms simple blisters on leaves of Populus balsamifera L. (balsam poplar) and Populus trichocarpa Torr. & A.Gray ex. Hook. (black cottonwood) in western North America. Larvae live exposed in a concavity on the underside of the leaves.
”- Gagné, R.J., Kim, J.W., Palmer, M.W. et al.: (2026) A new genus and species of gall midge (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) from Populus spp. (Salicaceae) in western North America©
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