Paralongidorus maximus (Bütschli, 1874)
polyphagous
gall
Longidoridae are comparatively large nematodes, free living in the soils, that attack plant roots. This may lead to the formation of conspicuous, massive swellings. Some species also act as vectors of plant virus.
host plants
strongly polyphagous, cited, for instance, from:
Allium; Beta vulgaris; Daucus; Galinsoga; Helianthus; Nicotiana; Scorzonera; Solanum tuberosum; Vitis.
synonyms
Longidorus maximus.
references
Bongers (1988a), Buhr (1964b, 1965a).