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.
Related Terms
- Banana pest
- Aphid
- Aphididae