Phylloxera glabra

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Phylloxera glabra: /fɪˈlɔksɪərə ˈɡleɪbrə/

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Images

Phylloxera galls. interior, immatures by Beatriz Moisset. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
Phylloxera galls by Beatriz Moisset. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
Phylloxera galls. Carya glabra by Beatriz Moisset. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
Phylloxera galls. interior, adults immatures by Beatriz Moisset. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Summary

Phylloxera glabra is a species of true bug within the genus Phylloxera, belonging to the family Phylloxeridae. These insects are generally found in association with specific host plants, particularly trees.

Habitat

Found in various habitats where host plants are available, particularly associated with trees and shrubs (especially in forested areas).

Distribution

Europe and Northern America.

Diet

Phylloxera glabra primarily feeds on the phloem sap of its host plants, particularly species of trees.

Ecosystem Role

As a herbivore, it plays a role in the ecosystem by influencing plant health and contributing to food webs.

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Tags

  • Phylloxera
  • Hemiptera
  • Insecta
  • sucking pests
  • agriculture