Lopesia licaniae Gagné, new species

Biological observations.—Woody, spheroidal outgrowths can be found on the subterranean stems (Figs. 1-2). Galls with the gallmaker inside are an off-white color. Old galls are a dark brown and usually have an exit hole. Fresh galls were present in the summer, fall, and winter months. A single cecidomyiid larva is found inside each gall.