Trioza portulacoides (Conci & Tamanini, 1994)

on Halimione

gall

This probably is the “Psylla spec.”, of which Baldrati described the galls small red pimples at the upper surface of leaves at the top of the young shoots, corresponding to small pits at the underside, where the larva sits.

hostplants

Amaranthaceae, monophagous

Halimione portulacoides.

synonyms

Heterotrioza portulacoides.

references

Baldrati (1900a), Conci, Rapisarda & Tamanini (1996a), Conci & Tamanini (1991a).