Phylloxera subelliptica

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Phylloxera subelliptica: /fɪlˈlɒksərə sʌbɛˈlɪptɪkə/

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Summary

Phylloxera subelliptica, a member of the Phylloxeridae family, is known for its gall-forming behavior on hickory trees, creating distinct galls that can be observed on petioles and stems.

Physical Characteristics

Forms galls in hickory petioles and stems that are oval and smooth, nearly an inch long, with a slight central depression.

Distribution

Europe and Northern America.

Tags

  • Phylloxera
  • hemiptera
  • gall
  • hickory
  • insect