Diuraphis noxia

Pronunciation
/dee-YOO-rah-fis NOK-see-ah/
Category
Species
Singular
Diuraphis noxia
Plural
Diuraphis noxia

Definition

A species of aphid known as the Russian wheat aphid, which is a significant pest of cereals such as wheat and barley.

Etymology

From Greek 'diura', meaning 'of two parts' and 'aphis', meaning 'aphid'. The species name 'noxia' is Latin for 'harmful'.

Example

Diuraphis noxia can cause significant damage to wheat crops by injecting toxic saliva and causing curling of the leaves.

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