Aphelenchoides fragariae (Ritzema Bos, 1890)

strawberry foliar nematode

on herbs

Aphelenchoides frafariae on Fragaria vesca

galls (from Houard, 1908a)

gall

The nematodes generally live in the closed flower and leaves buds, only rarely endoparasitically. The leaves are disfigured, contorted; the veins are thickened, cartilaginous; sometimes numerous, short sprouts are formed. Buds may die off. Because the leaf tissue between the veins withers, a characteristic mosaic pattern results.

hostplants

polyphagous

Anchusa caespitosa; Anemone nemorosa; Begonia; Chrysanthemum indicum; Cyclamen; Dahlia; Fragaria; Hepatica nobilis; Hosta; Scabiosa; Viola odorata.

Known from 250 plant species, belonging to 47 families

synonyms

Aphelenchoides olesistus Ritzema Bos, 1893.

notes

important pest on strawberries and ornamentals. Similar gallings may be caused by bacterial infestations.

references

Bongers (1988a), Buhr (1964a), Dauhpin & Aniotsbehere (1997a), Franklin (1950a), Grosscurt (2017a), Houard (1908a), International Plant Protection Convention (2016a), Melgarejo Nárdiz, García-Jiménez, Jordá Gutiérrez ao (2010a), Ortuño & Oros (2002a), Roskam (2009a), Tomasi (2003a, 2014a).