Galhas de insetos da Reserva Biológica Estadual da Praia do Sul (Ilha Grande, Angra dos Reis, RJ)

A pioneering survey of insect galls in the Reserva Biológica Estadual da Praia do Sul (Ilha Grande, Brazil) uncovered 36 distinct gall morphotypes, with Myrtaceae emerging as the dominant plant family. The study revealed that 75% of these galls were attributed to Cecidomyiidae flies, while Hemiptera and Lepidoptera also contributed smaller proportions. Notably, Mikania sp. (Asteraceae) and Guapira opposita (Nyctaginaceae) served as superhosts, supporting multiple gall species. The research employed morphological analysis to categorize galls by location—foliar (64%), cauline (25%), and bud (14%)—highlighting the ecological complexity of this UNESCO-listed site's biodiversity.

Maia, V. C., & Oliveira, J. C. d. (2010). Galhas de insetos da Reserva Biológica Estadual da Praia do Sul (Ilha Grande, Angra dos Reis, RJ). Biota Neotropica, 10(4), 227–237. https://doi.org/10.1590/s1676-06032010000400028