Timaspis lusitanica Tavares, 1904

on Crepis

Timaspis lusitanica: gall on Crepis biennis

Crepis biennis, Spain, Castilla-La Mancha, Parque Nacional de Cabañeros v.2019 @ Sébastien Carbonelle

Timaspis lusitanica: gall on Crepis biennis

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gall

Swelling of the stem, increasing from its base upwards. In the pith a number of gall chambers. Univoltine, hibernation and pupation in the gall.

host plants

Asteraceae, monophagous

Crepis biennis, capillaris, paludosa, vesicaria & subsp. taraxacifolia.

synonyms

Phanacis lusitanica.

parasitoids, predators

Eupelmus vesicularis; Eurytoma punctatella; Pteromalus hieracii; Stinoplus jenningsi.

references

Askew, Plantard, Gómez, ao (2006a), Blanes-Dalmau, Caballero-López & Pujade-Villar (2017a), Buhr (1964a), Dauphin & Aniotsbehere (1997a), Fusu (2017a), Gomez & Nieves-Aldrey (2012a), Hellrigl (2009a), Houard (1909a [“lusitanicus”]), Nieves-Aldrey (1994a, 2001a, 2003a, 2005b), Nieves-Aldrey & Askew (2002a), Nieves-Aldrey, Gómez, Hernández Nieves & Lobo (2006a), Redfern & Shirley (211a), Tavares (1905a), Wiśniowski & Jirak-Leszczyńska (2021a).