Biology of Gall Midges

Junichi YUKAWA, Emeritus Professor of Kyushu University and Kagoshima University, Ph.D., Honorary Council Member of International Congress of Entomology, Honorary Member of the Entomological Society of Japan, Honorary Member of the Japan Society of Applied Entomology and Zoology.Makoto TOKUDA, Associate Professor of Saga University, Ph.D., Council Member of the Entomological Society of Japan, Council Member of the Japanese Society of Applied Entomology and Zoology, Editor-in-Chief of Entomological Science.

“The text includes many informative summary tables and brief overviews of key taxa that provide a structured and accessible introduction to gall midge biology, and the text is full of fascinating nuggets. Several of the chapters provide practical recommendations for those interested in working on gall midges. … this would be a valuable addition to any entomological library and is well worth it for those interested in plant galls.” (Graham Stone, Antenna, Vol. 46 (1), 2022)

• Taxonomy and phylogeny.- Speciation.- Adaptive radiation.- Diversity and distribution.- Island biogeography.- Life history traits.- Behavior.- Population.- Insect community.- Association with host plants.- Natural enemies with special reference to parasitic wasps.- Invasive species.- Beneficial species.