Aphis farinosa
Gmelin, 1790
Small Willow Aphid
Aphis farinosa is a of commonly known as the Small Willow Aphid. It is a member of the Aphididae and is associated with willow plants. The species has been documented in parts of Europe, including Belgium and the Azores islands of Portugal.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Aphis farinosa: /ˈeɪ.fɪs ˌfæ.rɪˈnoʊ.sə/
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Distribution
Recorded in Belgium and the Azores islands of Portugal (Faial, São Miguel, Santa Maria, Terceira).
Host Associations
- willow - 'Small Willow ' suggests association with willow (Salix)
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Taxonomic Status
Catalogue of Life lists Aphis farinosa as a synonym, while GBIF and iNaturalist treat it as an accepted . This discrepancy suggests taxonomic uncertainty or recent reclassification.
Observation Data
iNaturalist reports 243 observations of this , indicating it is documented but not extensively studied in public citizen science datasets.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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