Cecidomyiidae (sometimes spelled Cecidomyidae) is a family of flies known as gall midges or gall gnats. As the name implies, the larvae of most gall midges feed within plant tissue, creating abnormal plant growths called galls.
Arthropods Daily – Issue No. 779: Gall and Forest Midges


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This is not intended to be a dry lexicon. Personal stories and sensitive articles form the framework for our pictures: „Dating site“
Gabriel Glowworm is doubtful about modern dating sites and reflects wistfully on the days when a simple glow was enough to find love.

