Phanacis hypochoeridis (Kieffer, 1887)

(Fig. 3, 22, 25)

Phanacis hypochoeridis is native to the Western Palaearctic but has been accidentally introduced into many regions around the world (Melika 2006; Melika & Prinsloo 2007), including New Zealand. It forms galls in the false dandelion Hypochaeris radicata L. ( Asteraceae) (Lintott 1969). It is widespread in New Zealand. North Island: AK, ND, WI. South Island: BR, CO, MC, MK, NN, OL.