Trichopsocus dalii

(McLachlan, 1867)

Trichopsocus dalii is a small in the , characterized by its green coloration. It has been recorded across Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, and North America. The species is associated with a broad range of woody plants.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Trichopsocus dalii: //ˈtrɪkoʊpsəsəs ˈdeɪliːaɪ//

These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.

Identification

Green coloration distinguishes this from many other , which are often or gray. Specific diagnostic features for separation from are not documented in available sources.

Habitat

Associated with foliage and bark of numerous and coniferous trees including beech, elder, elm, fir, hawthorn, hemlock, holm oak, ivy, oak, poplar, sea buckthorn, and yew.

Distribution

Recorded from Great Britain, Ireland, Algeria, Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czechoslovakia, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Luxembourg, Morocco, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Tunisia, former USSR, Yugoslavia, Canary Islands, USA, and Mexico.

Host Associations

  • Fagus sylvatica - feeds_onbeech
  • Sambucus nigra - feeds_onelder
  • Ulmus spp. - feeds_onelm
  • Abies spp. - feeds_onfir
  • Crataegus spp. - feeds_onhawthorn
  • Tsuga spp. - feeds_onhemlock
  • Quercus ilex - feeds_onholm oak
  • Hedera helix - feeds_onivy
  • Quercus spp. - feeds_onoak
  • Populus spp. - feeds_onpoplar
  • Hippophae rhamnoides - feeds_onsea buckthorn
  • Taxus baccata - feeds_onyew

More Details

Taxonomic history

Originally described as Caecilius dalii by McLachlan in 1867, later transferred to Trichopsocus.

Tags

Sources and further reading