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Goldenrod Gall Fly

Eurosta solidaginis

Classification

Class
Insecta
Order
Diptera

The goldenrod gall fly (Eurosta solidaginis), also known as the goldenrod ball gallmaker, is a species of fly native to North America. The species is best known for the characteristic galls it forms on several species in the Solidago, or goldenrod, genus. The fly's eggs are inserted near the developing buds of the plant.

Distribution

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