Tufted Vetch Aphid

Aphis craccae

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Aphis craccae: //ˈeɪ.fɪs ˈkræk.iː//

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Images

Aphis craccae & parasitic wasp by Sandy Rae. Used under a CC BY-SA 3.0 license.
Aphis craccae2 - colony by Sandy Rae. Used under a CC BY-SA 3.0 license.
Cooperative economic insect report (1966) (20685383282) by Internet Archive Book Images. Used under a No restrictions license.
Aphis craccae1 by Sandy Rae. Used under a CC BY-SA 3.0 license.
Aphis craccae - Flickr - S. Rae by S. Rae from Scotland, UK. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Summary

Aphis craccae, commonly known as the tufted vetch aphid, is a species of aphid in the genus Aphis. It is part of a larger group which includes many agricultural pests. This species has a significant distribution across Eurasia and has been introduced to North America.

Distribution

Widespread in Eurasia; introduced in North America

Tags

  • Aphid
  • Pest
  • Aphis craccae