Ephedraphis ephedrae (Nevsky, 1929)

on Ephedra

parasite

Apterae 1-2 mm, blackish green with black eyes, antennae yellowish except at base, legs with femora brown and tibia yellow, and dark siphunculi; at the stems.

host plants

Ephedraceae, monophagous

Ephedra distachya, major.

references

Blackman & Eastop (2018), Nieto Nafría, Mier Durante, García Prieto & Pérez Hidalgo (2005a). Pérez Hidalgo, Martínez Peláez & Nieto Nafría (2001a), Seco Fernández, Mier Durante, Blaso Zumeta & Nieto Nafrîa (1998a).