Crapemyrtle aphid

Pronunciation
/KRAYP-mur-tuhl AF-i-d/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Crapemyrtle aphid
Plural
Crapemyrtle aphids

Definition

A species of aphid ( *Tinocallis kahawaluokalani*) that feeds on crape myrtles.

Etymology

Named after the host plant, crape myrtle.

Example

The crapemyrtle aphid is a common pest of crape myrtle trees.

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