Salix cinerea, Biddinghuizen, Spijk- en Bremerbergbos © Hans Jonkman

detail

the galls are constricted at the base

Salix aurita, Zeijer Strubben © Ben van As

Salix aurita, Nunspeet, huize De Vennen; upperside

underside

underside, detail

transverse section

vertical section

gall

The literature on eriophyid galls is often confusing and contradictory. For instance, Skoracka a.o. (2005a) state that A. iteina would cause erinea, without discussing contrary views published by others.

hostplants

Salicaceae, narrowly monophagous

Salix aurita, caprea, cinerea.

According to most authors on sallows only; yet, cited from Salix purpurea by Petanović & Stanković (1999a).

synonyms

Eriopyes iteinus.

references

Chinery (2011a, Coulianos & Holmåsen (1991a), Dauphin & Aniotsbehere (1997a), Farkas (1965a), Koops (2013a), Lambinon, Carbonnelle & Claerebout (2015a), Lambinon, Schneider & Feitz (2001a), Petanović & Stanković (1999a), Redfern & Shirley (2011a), Ripka (2007a), Roskam (2009a), Skoracka, Lewandowski & Boczek (2005a), Weidner (1954a).