Phylloxera
Daktulosphaira vitifoliae
Not assessedInsectherbivore
The grape phylloxera is a tiny insect that feeds on grapevines, causing trouble for vineyards across the globe. Originally from eastern North America, it's now a notorious pest wherever grapes grow. These insects are so small you might miss them, but their impact on wine country is hard to ignore.
- Native to eastern North America but now found worldwide.
- Belongs to the bug family Phylloxeridae.
- Once called Phylloxera vastatrix due to its destructive habits.
FarmNorth AmericaWorldwide
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- Classification
- Insect
- Scientific name
- Daktulosphaira vitifoliae
- Habitat
- Farm
- Regions in this directory
- North America, Worldwide
- Diet
- herbivore
- Relative size
- tiny
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