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Spooner, B., 2003

A dipteran gall of Paneolina and Panaeolus

Reports the discovery of a dipteran gall in the gills of these agarics, caused by a fly whose identity is not yet known. Also lists many of the known causers of galls in non-lichenised fungi.

Journal Field Mycology
Volume Volume 4 (3)
Page range 91-92, back cover
Comments and Corrigenda The gall-causer was later identified as Megaselia lutescens (Diptera, Phoridae)
Illustrations Colour photograph on back cover.

Malcolm Storey

Taxonomic Scope

Megaselia lutescens (Wood) (a scuttle fly) Background Reading Current Causing galls in Paneolina and Panaeolus.
Panaeolina foenisecii (Pers.) Maire, 1933 (Brown Mottlegill, Haymaker) Background Reading Current
Panaeolus acuminatus (Schaeff.) Gillet, 1874 (Dewdrop Mottlegill) Background Reading Current

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