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).