The role of plant phenology in the host specificity of Gephyraulus raphanistri (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) associated with Raphanus spp. (Brassicaceae)

Recent host records for Gephyraulus raphanistri (Kieffer), a flower-gall midge, show restriction to Raphanus raphanistrum throughout Europe. Gephyraulus raphanistri has never been reported infesting commercially grown Brassica crops. Historical records showing a broad host range appear to have resul...

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Main Authors: Janine VITOU, Marcela SKUHRAVÁ, Václav SKUHRAVÝ, John K. SCOTT, Andy W. SHEPPARD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science 2008-02-01
Series:European Journal of Entomology
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Online Access:https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-200801-0016_The_role_of_plant_phenology_in_the_host_specificity_of_Gephyraulus_raphanistri_Diptera_Cecidomyiidae_associa.php