Genus Mayetiola (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Cecidomyidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Mayetiola is a genus of midges in the family Cecidomyiidae, commonly known as gall midges or gall flies.
- Mayetiola destructor is a species in the genus Mayetiola, and is a major pest of wheat.
- The genus Mayetiola includes over 50 species of midges that are known to cause significant damage to crops.
- Researchers have been studying the genus Mayetiola to better understand the biology and behavior of these pests.
- Species within the genus Mayetiola are often difficult to distinguish from one another due to their similar morphology.