Colopha graminis

(Monell, 1882)

Colopha graminis is a -forming in the , closely related to the well-studied elm cockscomb gall aphid Colopha ulmicola. Like other members of the Colopha, this exhibits a complex involving alternation and gall formation on its primary host, followed by to grass roots for summer feeding. The species was described by Monell in 1882 and belongs to the Eriosomatinae, a group characterized by their tendency to induce galls and their often elaborate seasonal host-switching behaviors.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Colopha graminis: /kəˈloʊfə ˈɡræmɪnɪs/

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Host Associations

  • grasses - secondary Summer feeding on grass roots, inferred from -level documented in related
  • elm - primary formation on leaves, inferred from -level ; specific elm unconfirmed for C. graminis

Similar Taxa

  • Colopha ulmicolaClosely related congeneric with well-documented -forming on elm; C. graminis likely shares similar and traits

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Taxonomic note

The Colopha is part of the Eriosomatinae, a of known for formation and complex involving alternation between woody primary hosts and herbaceous secondary hosts. The specific epithet 'graminis' (Latin for 'of grass') suggests an association with grasses as secondary hosts, consistent with this pattern.

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