Euphyllura olivina (Costa, 1839)

olive psyllid

on Olea

gall

the nymphs at the underside of the leaves and in the inflorescence, produce copious amounts of bright white wax-wool; the leaves roll inwards.

host plants

Oleaceae, monophagous

Olea europaea.

phenology

Two or three generations; hibernation in any stage

references

Arakelian (2007a), del Bene, Gargani & Landi (1997a), den Bieman, Malenovský, Burckhardt & Heijerman (2019a), Conci, Rapisarda & Tamanini (1992a), Haber & Mifsud (2007a), Hellrigl (2004a), Hodkinson (2009a), Linn & Gillett-Kaufman (2016a), Seljak (2006a, 2020a).