Tetramesa cylindrica (von Schlechtendal, 1891)

on Stipa

gall

All floral parts are fused into one, 7-10 mm slender-fusiform gall. The solitary larva pupates within the gall.

hostplants

Poaceae, monophagous

Stipa capillata, parviflora.

synonyms

Harmolita, cylindrica; Isosoma cylindricum.

references

Buhr (1965a), Claridge (1961a), Dauphin & Aniotsbehere (1997a), Houard (1908a), Popescu (2001a).