Contarinia tritici (Kirby, 1798)

on Triticum

gall

The golden larvae live gregariously in the spikelts, that do not show signs of damage, yet the seeds remain undeveloped. The larvae can jump. Univoltine, rarely bivoltine.

host plants

Poaceae, monophagous

Triticum aestivum.

notes

Important cereal pest.

references

Buhr (1965a), Gagné (2010a), Mirumian (2011a), Nijveldt (1954a), Roskam & Carbonnelle (2015a), Simova-Tošić, Skuhravá & Skuhravý (2000a, 2004a, 2007a), Skuhravá, Karimpour, Sadeghi ao (2014a), Skuhravá & Skuhravý (1994a, 1997a, 1999a, 2009b, 2012a), Skuhravá, Skuhravý & Buhr (2013a), Skuhravá, Skuhravý, Dauphin & Coutin (2005a), Skuhravá, Skuhravý, Dončev & Dimitrova (1991a, 1992a), Skuhravá, Skuhravý & Jørgensen (2006a), Skuhravá, Skuhravý & Massa (2007a), Skuhravá, Skuhravý & Meyer (2014a), Skuhravá, Skuhravý & Neacsu (1972a), Skuhravá, Skuhravý, Skrzypczyńska & Szadziewski (2008a).