Corn leaf aphid

Pronunciation
/korrn leef AY-fid/
Category
Pest
Singular
Corn leaf aphid
Plural
Corn leaf aphids

Definition

A species of aphid, Rhopalosiphum maidis (Fitch), that acts as a significant pest in cereal production worldwide, particularly in warmer climates.

Etymology

The name 'corn leaf aphid' refers to its primary host plant, corn, and its feeding habits on the leaves.

Example

Corn leaf aphids are considered more important as vectors of viruses like Barley Yellow Dwarf virus (BYDV) than for direct damage to crops.

Related Terms

  • Aphids
  • Cereal pests
  • Barley yellow dwarf virus
  • Virus vector