Olliffiella
Species Guides
1- Olliffiella cristicola(Gall Kermes)
Olliffiella is a of gall-like scale insects in the Kermesidae. The genus contains at least two described : O. cristicola (the gall kermes) and O. secunda. These insects are part of the diverse group of scale insects within the order Hemiptera.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Olliffiella: /ɔːˈlɪf.iː.ɛl.ə/
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Host Associations
- Cristicola - plantOlliffiella cristicola is associated with this , as indicated by its epithet
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Taxonomic note
The name Olliffiella was established by Cockerell. The O. cristicola was described in 1896 and O. secunda in 1955.
Observation data
iNaturalist records indicate at least 13 observations of this , though specific details about these observations are not provided in available sources.