Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Dasineura spp.

Posted by Barry on 20-10-2014 16:37
#1
Just wondering if anyone could advise if D.pteridis is the correct name or if D.filicina should be used?

Thanks.
Edited by Barry on 20-10-2014 16:41

Posted by John Carr on 20-10-2014 17:45
#2
The catalog by Gagné and Jaschhoff (2014) considers them synonyms:

pteridis. Widespread Europe, Japan. Pteridium aquilina (Polypodiaceae).
Cecidomyia pteridis Müller 1871b: 100. UK: England, vic. S. Norwood; ST; L; lost. This name has been overlooked since its first use but the gall described is the same as that described for C. filicina.
Cecidomyia filicina Kieffer 1889c: 191. France: Bitche & St Avold; ST; ♂,♀,L,egg; lost?.

Posted by Barry on 20-10-2014 19:48
#3
Many thanks.