JungleDragon is a nature and wildlife community for photographers, travellers and anyone who loves nature. We're genuine, free, ad-free and beautiful.

Join

Midge Gall - Schizomyia impatientis Host: Impatiens capensis Geotagged,Schizomyia,Schizomyia impatientis,Summer,United States,gall,jewelweed Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Sign in or Join in order to comment.

"Schizomyia impatientis" is a species of fly in the family Cecidomyiidae. This gall midge species induces galls on jewelweeds in eastern North America. It was first described by Carl Robert Osten-Sacken in 1862.

Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Christine Young
View Christine Young's profile

By Christine Young

Attribution Non-Commercial
Uploaded Oct 6, 2025. Captured Sep 7, 2024 10:10 in 5 Judson Ave, Woodbury, CT 06798, USA.
  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/11.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO800
  • 100mm