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.