Pentalonia nigronervosa

Pronunciation
/pen-tal-OH-nee-uh nig-ro-ner-VOH-sa/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Pentalonia nigronervosa
Plural
Pentalonia nigronervosa

Definition

A species of aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) that is a major pest of banana and other tropical crops.

Etymology

Example

Pentalonia nigronervosa infestations can cause significant yield losses in banana and other tropical crops.

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