Aphis pulchella
Hottes & Frison, 1931
Aphis pulchella is a of in the Aphididae, described by Hottes and Frison in 1931. It belongs to the large Aphis, which contains numerous economically important plant-feeding species. Very little specific information has been published about this particular species, and it appears to be rarely encountered or studied compared to more prominent such as the soybean aphid (Aphis glycines) or oleander aphid (Aphis nerii).
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Aphis pulchella: /ˈeɪfɪs pʊlˈkɛlə/
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Taxonomic Status
Aphis pulchella is listed as a synonym in the Catalogue of Life, though GBIF and NCBI treat it as an accepted . This discrepancy suggests taxonomic uncertainty that has not been fully resolved.
Data Availability
Only two observations are recorded in iNaturalist, and no Wikipedia summary exists. The lacks dedicated research literature, with most research focused on economically significant species within the .
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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