Aphis cephalanthi
Thomas, 1878
Buttonbush aphid
Aphis cephalanthi is a of in the Aphididae, described by Thomas in 1878. The "Buttonbush aphid" reflects its association with its plant, buttonbush (Cephalanthus species). Like other aphids in the Aphis, it is a sap-feeding insect with a typical aphid involving parthenogenetic during favorable conditions. The species is recognized in major taxonomic databases including GBIF, Catalogue of Life, and NCBI, though detailed biological studies appear limited in the available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Aphis cephalanthi: //ˈeɪfɪs ˌsɛfəˈlænθaɪ//
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Host Associations
- Cephalanthus - primary name derived from plant; specific epithet 'cephalanthi' indicates association with buttonbush
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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