Aphis folsomii
Davis, 1908
Virginia creeper aphid
Aphis folsomii is an in the Aphididae, first described by Davis in 1908. It is commonly known as the Virginia creeper aphid, indicating an association with Parthenocissus species (Virginia creeper). Like other aphids, it possesses and exhibits typical aphid including cornicles on the . The species is currently accepted as valid, though it was previously listed as a synonym in some sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Aphis folsomii: //ˈeɪ.fɪs ˌfɒlˈsoʊ.mi.aɪ//
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Host Associations
- Parthenocissus quinquefolia - Virginia creeper; inferred from common name of
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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