Tinocallis ulmiparvifoliae

Matsumura, 1919

elm aphid

Tinocallis ulmiparvifoliae is a small in the Aphididae, originally described by Matsumura in 1919. It belongs to the Tinocallis, a group of eight species primarily associated with Ulmaceae (elm family). The species is a herbivore feeding on elm foliage. It has been recorded from Europe (Spain, Italy, Great Britain) and the United States.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Tinocallis ulmiparvifoliae: //ˌtɪnoʊˈkælɪs ˌʌlmɪˌpɑrvɪˈfoʊliˌaɪ//

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Habitat

Associated with elm trees (Ulmaceae), particularly in urban and cultivated settings where elms occur.

Distribution

Present in Spain, Italy, and the conterminous United States; recorded from Great Britain (status doubtful).

Diet

phloem feeder on elm (Ulmaceae) foliage.

Host Associations

Ulmaceae - primary elm

Human Relevance

Potential pest of ornamental elm trees in urban landscapes; may contribute to supporting natural enemy in urban when present at moderate densities.

Similar Taxa

Tinocallis kahawaluokalanicongeneric , but specialized on crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia) rather than elm; differs in plant association
Tinocallis platanicongeneric feeding on plane trees (Platanus), distinguished by plant and subtle morphological differences in the key to Tinocallis