Abstract
Cecidomyiidae is one of the most diverse families of the order Diptera, with 6131 known species and is organized into six subfamilies: Catotrichinae, Lestremiinae, Mycromyinae, Winnertziinae, Porricondylinae and Cecidomyiinae. There are a variety of habits in the family, from mycophagous, gall makers or inquilines to predators of aphids. The mycophagous habit, present in basal Sciaroidea,…