Aphis oenotherae

Oestlund, 1887

Evening Primrose Aphid

Aphis oenotherae is an in the Aphididae, first described by Oestlund in 1887. It is commonly known as the Evening Primrose Aphid, reflecting its association with plants in the Oenothera. The species has been documented in parts of Europe including Belgium, the Czech Republic, and France, with observation records also noted in citizen science databases. Like other aphids in the genus Aphis, it possesses adapted for feeding on plant phloem.

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Aphis oenotherae var. rufa by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Aphis oenotherae: /ˈeɪfɪs iːˈnɒθəˌraɪ/

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Distribution

Recorded from Belgium, Czech Republic, and France. Distribution records include both confirmed presence and some doubtful occurrences.

Host Associations

Oenothera - plant name derived from association

Similar Taxa

Aphis neriiboth are aphids in Aphis with bright coloration and specialized plant associations, but A. nerii is orange with black legs and cornicles while A. oenotherae appearance is not described in sources
Aphis (Bursaphis) speciesA. oenotherae has been classified within the subgenus Bursaphis in some taxonomic treatments, making other Bursaphis closely related

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Taxonomic Status

Catalogue of Life lists Aphis oenotherae as a synonym, while GBIF and NCBI treat it as an accepted . This discrepancy reflects ongoing taxonomic revision in the Aphis.

Subgeneric Classification

Some classifications place this in the subgenus Bursaphis within Aphis, though this placement may vary across taxonomic sources.