Aphidomorpha
- Pronunciation
- /a-fid-o-mor-fa/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Aphidomorph
- Plural
- Aphidomorphs
Definition
A controversial taxonomic subgroup of the order Hemiptera, sometimes used to refer to aphids and closely related groups.
Etymology
Example
Aphidomorpha includes aphids and related species.
Related Terms
Usage Notes
Note that the use of Aphidomorpha as a suborder is not universally accepted among entomologists.