Bug FAQAmpelomyia vitispomum
Ampelomyia vitispomum · Order: Diptera · Family: Cecidomyiidae
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Ampelomyia vitispomum makes galls on grape vines. It is found in the eastern part of North America.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it comes from
Its native range is eastern North America.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 30 of 51 states and DC. Most records: Texas, Illinois, Massachusetts, Ohio, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan.
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Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
Source: GBIF
Months it is reported in the US
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Source: GBIF
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Questions people ask
Where is Ampelomyia vitispomum found?
It occurs in the eastern part of North America.
Source: Wikipedia
Same family (Cecidomyiidae)
Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ampelomyia_vitispomum
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