Cecidomyiidae are one of the most speciose families of Diptera with more than 6,500 described species throughout the world (Gagné & Jaschhof 2017). Most are gall-inducers, being associated with ...

(B, C) Cephalothorax (CT) and trumpet (Tr). Cephalothorax: The cuticle was light brown, and it is composed of one unit of a head with mouthparts sheaths and a thorax with both wings and legs sheaths.

This is because pulling off a leech could cause its mouthparts to be left in your skin, potentially causing an infection. Using an irritant, such as salt or heat from a hair dryer, is often the ...