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Grape Phylloxera

Daktulosphaira vitifoliae

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Field Notes

Description:

Small, rough galls. Most of the gall growth is on the underside of the leaves. These galls are created by an insect, a Plant-parasitic Hemipteran.

Habitat:

Wild grape plants growing amongst other vegetation bordering temperate forest. Gardiner County Park, New York

Notes:

Apparently these are pests of grape plants worldwide.

Reference Links:

Species Daktulosphaira vitifoliae - Grape Phylloxera - BugGuide.Net

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