Braggia longicauda
Pike, 2009
Braggia longicauda is an described by Pike in 2009. It belongs to the Aphididae, a large group of sap-feeding insects commonly known as aphids. The specific epithet "longicauda" refers to its long cauda, the tail-like structure at the end characteristic of many aphid species. As a member of the Braggia, it is related to other aphids that feed on plants in the Asteraceae family.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Braggia longicauda: /ˈbræɡiə lɒnˌdʒɪˈkɔːdə/
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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