Lettuce root aphid

Pronunciation
/LET-iss roo AY-fid/
Category
Entomology
Singular
Lettuce root aphid
Plural
Lettuce root aphids

Definition

A species of aphid that feeds on the roots of lettuce and other plants in the Compositae (Asteraceae) family.

Etymology

From the Latin 'Pemphigus bursarius', the scientific name for the species. 'Pemphigus' refers to a type of blister or bubble, while 'bursarius' is derived from the Latin word 'bursa', meaning purse.

Example

Lettuce root aphids can cause significant damage to lettuce crops by feeding on roots and reducing nutrient uptake.

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