Aphis spiraephila
Patch, 1914
Aphis spiraephila is an in the Aphididae, described by Edith Marion Patch in 1914. The specific epithet "spiraephila" suggests an association with Spiraea, a of flowering shrubs in the rose family. The species is recorded from Ukraine in distribution databases, though detailed biological information appears limited in available sources. Like other members of genus Aphis, it likely exhibits typical aphid including soft bodies, , and cornicles on the .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Aphis spiraephila: /ˈeɪfɪs spɪˌræɪˈfɪlə/
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Distribution
Recorded from Ukraine. GBIF distribution records indicate presence in UA (Ukraine).
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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