First report of mango leaf gall midge Procontarinia robusta Li, Bu & Zhang (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) from India
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The present study reports a leaf gall midge, Procontarinia robusta Li, Bu & Zhang of Mango, Mangifera indica L. from India. It is being reported for the first time from India. Earlier, this species was reported from China, Indonesia and East Timor. A brief diagnosis of its immature stages and coloured images are given to facilitate easy identification.
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