Autecology of Baizongia pistaciae (L.): a monographical study of a galling aphid

Abstract

This paper is an overview of the information concerning the biology and ecology of Baizongia pistaciae, the most conspicuous species of gall-forming aphids on Pistacia palaestina in Israel. My intention was to gather together the scattered pieces of information that were published in different journals in different years, and present a complete picture (as of 2012) of the state of knowledge on the complex biology of this species. References to other galling aphids on the same host are made in the paper but more detailed information about them is beyond the scope of this paper. The bulk of the published data was accumulated during more than 30 years of research by myself and my students. The work of colleagues in other countries was added, as well as references to older literature. Some unpublished data, which were the basis for some of the statements in the review, are included in an appendix.

To cite: Wool, D. 2012. Autecology of Baizongia pistaciae (L.): a monographical study of a galling aphid. Israel Journal of Entomology 41–42: 67–93.