Galling Aphids (Hemiptera : Aphidoidea)‎ in China: Diversity and Host Specificity

الملخص EN

Gall formation is an interesting plant response to aphid feeding.

This paper presents a review of galling aphids in China.

Altogether, 157 species and subspecies in ten families and subfamilies are found to induce galls on their host plants.

As many as 39% species are endemic to China.

The Eriosomatinae include the highest percentage of gall-inducing species.

The great diversity of gall morphology may be described in terms of five characteristics: type, site, size, shape, and structure.

The host association and host specificity of galling aphids are also discussed.