Russian wheat aphid

Pronunciation
/Ruh-shuhn WHEAT AY-fid/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Russian wheat aphid
Plural
Russian wheat aphids

Definition

A species of aphid, Diuraphis noxia (Mordvilko), that is an important pest of wheat and barley in various parts of the world, including western North America and South Africa.

Etymology

Named after its geographic distribution and its status as a significant pest.

Example

The Russian wheat aphid is considered a major threat to wheat production in many regions.

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