Tinocallis takachihoensis

Higuchi, 1972

Japanese elm aphid

Tinocallis takachihoensis is an in the , originally described from Japan in 1972. It is closely related to the well-studied (Tinocallis kahawaluokalani), a pest of crape myrtle trees in the southeastern United States. The species has been recorded in Belgium and the Azores (São Miguel), suggesting some capacity for or human-mediated introduction. Like other members of the Tinocallis, it is likely a specialist feeding on phloem sap of its plants.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Tinocallis takachihoensis: //ˌtɪnoʊˈkælɪs təˌkætʃɪhoʊˈɛnsɪs//

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Distribution

to Japan. or established recorded in Belgium (including Brussels-Capital Region and Flemish Region) and São Miguel in the Azores (Portugal).

Similar Taxa

  • Tinocallis kahawaluokalaniCongeneric with similar ; is a major pest in the southeastern U.S. and has been extensively studied, whereas T. takachihoensis remains poorly known. Both are in the same .
  • Tinocallis ulmiAnother congeneric feeding on elm (Ulmus); may share preferences with T. takachihoensis given the "Japanese elm ."

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