Leipothrix dipsacivagus Petanović & Rector 2007
on Dipsacus
Dipsacus fullonum, Stein (L.), 10.viii.2021 © John Leclaire; the malformation has not been checked for mites, identification provisional!
detail
gall
the mites live as epiphyllous and hypophyllous vagrants. At higher densities russeting and malformation of the leaves occur, shortening of the internodes, witches’ broom formation and malformation of the flower heads.
host plants
Caprifoliaceae, monophagous
Dipsacus fullonum, laciniatus.
references
Pećinar, Stevanović, Rector & Petanović (2011a), Petanović & Rector (2007a), Rector & Petanović (2012a), Stoeva, Rector & Harizanova (2008a).