Gossyparia spuria
Cockerell, 1899
European Elm Scale
Gossyparia spuria is a insect in the Eriococcidae, commonly known as the European Elm Scale. It is a synonym of Eriococcus spurius. The has been documented across a broad geographic range spanning Europe, Asia, and North America. It is associated with elm trees (Ulmus spp.) as a plant. The species has been studied for its complex in eastern Anatolia, Turkey.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Gossyparia spuria: //ˌɡɒsɪˈpɛəriə ˈspjʊəriə//
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Distribution
Widely distributed across Europe (including Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Germany, United Kingdom, Scandinavia, and eastern Europe), Asia (Turkey, Iran, Uzbekistan, Mongolia, China, Japan), and North America (United States, Canada). Records also from Morocco.
Host Associations
- Ulmus - elm trees; specific details on range not documented in available sources
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Taxonomic Note
Gossyparia spuria Cockerell, 1899 is currently treated as a synonym of Eriococcus spurius (Cockerell, 1899) in Catalogue of Life and GBIF. The Gossyparia is recognized in some sources (e.g., iNaturalist) but the accepted name in major taxonomic databases is Eriococcus spurius.
Research Context
A 2018 study in eastern Anatolia, Turkey, documented the complex of this , reporting new records for the Turkish fauna. This suggests the species has been subject to research.