Aphis craccae
Linnaeus, 1758
Tufted Vetch Aphid
Aphis craccae, commonly known as the Tufted Vetch , is an aphid in the Aphididae. It is associated with leguminous plants, particularly vetch species (Vicia spp.). The species was first described by Linnaeus in 1758. Observations indicate it occurs in parts of Europe including Belgium, Denmark, and Norway.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
Recorded as present in Belgium (including Flemish and Walloon regions), Denmark, and Norway.
Diet
Associated with plants in the Vicia, particularly tufted vetch (Vicia cracca).
Host Associations
- Vicia cracca - The specific epithet 'craccae' derives from this association.
- Vicia - of leguminous plants serving as .
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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