Meloidogyne arenaria (Neal, 1889)

polyphagous

gall

rotund or fusiform swellings of the roots, 2-5 mm large. They contain nematodes, in particular often shining-white females, that may contain eggs.

host plants

polyphagous

Gerbera jamesonii; Impatiens; Lobelia erinus; Lycopersicon esculentum; Medicago; Nicotiana tabacum; Primula obconica; Solanum dulcamara; Ulmus.

references

Buhr (1965a), Dauphin & Aniotsbehere (1997a), Roskam (2009a).