Criconematidae

plant parasitic nematodes • pests-diseases-weeds

Criconemella sp. (click on image to enlarge it)
Author(s): Jonathan D. Eisenback, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Source: IPM Images

Criconematidae - (ring nematodes)

This family of nematodes is widely distributed and includes plant ectoparasites with transverse annules, a thick cuticle, a long, massive stylet and without a typical lateral field. The body is usually short and sausage-shaped, but some species can reach a length of about 2 mm. A number of species are economically important as crop pests like Mesocriconema xenoplax which infests fruit trees in various regions.

The following genera are currently entered in the system:

• Hemicriconemoides (genus)
• Mesocriconema (genus)