Aleuroclava similis (Takahashi, 1938)
polyphagous
parasite
Puparia 0.8-1 mm, translucent, broadly oval with the margin distinctly indented in the posterior third; at the underside of the leaves.
host plants
Amaranthus; Camellia; Ilex; Pieris japonica; Rhododendron; Vaccinium vitis-idaea.
In natural situations mostly on Vaccinium vitis-idaea.
phenology
Univoltine; hibernation as puparium.
distribution within Europe
synonyms
Aleurotuberculatus similis; A. similis europaeus Zahradník, 1962.
references
Bink, Bink-Moenen & Woets (1980a), Huldén (1986a), Jansen (2011a), Klasa (2011a), Klasa & Palaczyk (2008a), Malumphy, Ostrauskas & Pye (2009a), Martin, Mifsud & Rapisarda (2000a).