Phylloxera spinosa
(Shimer, 1869)
Phylloxera spinosa is a gall-forming insect in the Phylloxeridae, closely related to aphids. This induces distinctive galls on its plants through chemical secretions that manipulate plant tissue development. Like other phylloxerans, it has a complex involving multiple and winged forms. The species was described by Shimer in 1869 and is currently accepted as valid.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phylloxera spinosa: //fɪˈlɒksərə spɪˈnoʊsə//
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
- Insects and mites that feed on leaves - AgriLife Extension Entomology
- Managing Insect and Mite Pests of Commercial Pecans in Texas - AgriLife Extension Entomology
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