Brachycorynella asparagi

Pronunciation
/BRAK-ee-kor-NEL-uh as-PAR-a-jee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Brachycorynella asparagi
Plural
Brachycorynella asparagi

Definition

A species of aphid that feeds on asparagus.

Etymology

From Greek 'brachys', meaning 'short', and 'koryne', meaning 'club'. The species name 'asparagi' refers to its host plant.

Example

The asparagus aphid, Brachycorynella asparagi, is a major pest of cultivated asparagus.

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