Ctenocallis

Klodnitsky, 1924

Ctenocallis is a of in the , Calaphidinae. At least one , C. setosa, has been documented as in Japan, representing the first Asian record for a genus otherwise to Europe. The genus is characterized by species associated with leguminous plants.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Ctenocallis: /ˌktɛn oʊˈkæl ɪs/

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Habitat

in this are associated with leguminous plants; C. setosa has been found on naturalized Cytisus scoparius (scotch broom) in Japan.

Distribution

Europe (); Japan (, first Asian record); North America (adventive, C. setosa). Distribution records from GBIF include Denmark and Norway.

Diet

Phloem-feeding on plants; C. setosa feeds on Cytisus scoparius.

Host Associations

  • Cytisus scoparius (L.) Link - Fabaceae; naturalized in Japan

Life Cycle

observed in C. setosa in Japan: sexual (oviparae and males) produced in fall for deposition, without alternation during summer.

Human Relevance

C. setosa detected as in Japan, highlighting importance of surveys on naturalized plants for early of species.

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Adventive detection

The 2025 record of C. setosa in Japan demonstrates that studies on naturalized plants are crucial for early of newly .

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