Illinoia azaleae (Mason, 1925)
on Rhododendron etc.
parasite
Apterae 2-3 mm, rather shiny deep green. Immatures are pale greyish green. Siphunculi lightly swollen. On young stems and leaves.
hostplants
Ericaceae, oligophagous
Andromeda; Rhododendron indicum (“azalea”), Vaccinium.
Rarely on totally different plants, like Tulipa, Viola tricolor
synonyms
Masonaphis azaleae.
notes
A pest on azalea in greenhouses; originally from North America.
references
Barbagallo, Binazzi, Pennacchio & Pollini (2011a), Blackman & Eastop (2017), Heie (1995a), Hellrigl (2004a), Lampel & Meier (2007a), Müller & Horatschek (1980a).