Hoplolaimus galeatus


(Thorne and Malek, 1968 description)

Cuticle coarsely annulated with 4 incisures. Lip region set off. Cephalic framework massive. Spear knobs with forward pointing processes. Dorsal esophageal gland opening near spear base. Basal bulb extending in a lobe over intestine, usually dorsally. Male smaller and more slender than female.

Hoplolaimus galeatus is generally distributed throughout the region, often in sufficient numbers to cause considerable damage to the roots of wheat and other plants.