Belonolaimus longicaudatus

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Sting nematode
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Nematoda Class: Secernentea Subclass: Diplogasteria Order: Tylenchida Superfamily: Tylenchoidea Family: Belonolaimidae Subfamily: Belonolaiminae Genus: Belonolaimus Species: B. longicaudatus
Binomial name
Belonolaimus longicaudatus Rau, (1958 )

Belonolaimus longicaudatus (Sting nematode) is a common parasite of grasses and other plant crops and products. It is the most destructive nematode pest of turf grass, and it also attacks a wide range of fruit, vegetable, and fiber crops such as citrus, cotton, ornamentals, and forage. The sting nematode is a migratory ectoparasite of roots. It is well established in many golf courses and presents a problem in turf management. The sting nematode is only present in very sandy soils. It cannot reproduce in heavier or clay soils.

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Nemaplex, University of California - Belonolaimus longicaudatus