Aphis lupini

Gillette & Palmer, 1929

Aphis lupini is a of in the Aphididae, described by Gillette and Palmer in 1929. The specific epithet suggests an association with lupine plants (Lupinus spp.), though detailed biological information is limited in available sources. As a member of Aphis, it shares the typical aphid characteristics of and complex often involving . The species is currently accepted in taxonomic databases including GBIF and NCBI, though Catalogue of Life lists it as a synonym.

Aphis lupini by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Aphis lupini by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Aphis lupini by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Aphis lupini: //ˈæfɪs luːˈpiːnaɪ//

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Host Associations

  • Lupinus - probable plantSpecific epithet suggests association with lupine plants, though direct observation records are not cited in provided sources

Similar Taxa

  • Aphis craccivoraBoth are Aphis associated with leguminous plants; differentiation requires morphological examination
  • Aphis fabaeBroadly Aphis that may occur on similar ; precise identification requires keys

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Taxonomic status discrepancy

Sources differ on the status of Aphis lupini: GBIF and NCBI list it as accepted, while Catalogue of Life lists it as a synonym. This may reflect ongoing taxonomic revision or regional usage differences.

Authorship

The was described by American entomologists Claude Gillette and Morris A. Palmer in 1929. Both were active in western North American .

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