Aphelenchoides ritzemabosi (Schwartz, 1911)

on herbs

gall

the nematodes live in the buds, infecting there the developing leaves, which results in malformations. Because the leaf tissue between the veins withers, a characteristic mosaic pattern results.

hostplants

polyphagous, especially noxious on

Chrysanthemum, Doronicum.

references

Bongers (1988a), Franklin (1950a), Melgarejo Nárdiz, García-Jiménez, Jordá Gutiérrez ao(2010a), Ortuño & Oros (2002a), Redfern & Shirley (2011a).