Abstrusomyzus phloxae
(Sampson, 1939)
Abstrusomyzus phloxae is an in the , originally described as Phorodon phloxae by Sampson in 1939. It belongs to the tribe Macrosiphini, a group characterized by long . The specific epithet suggests an association with plants in the Phlox.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Abstrusomyzus phloxae: /æb.strʊˈsɒm.ɪ.zʊs ˈflɒk.si/
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Host Associations
- Phlox - suggested by specific epithetThe epithet 'phloxae' implies a relationship, but this has not been verified from original literature.
Similar Taxa
- PhorodonOriginally described in this ; A. phloxae was transferred to Abstrusomyzus based on morphological differences in siphuncular and structure.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Phorodon phloxae Sampson, 1939, this was later transferred to the Abstrusomyzus. The genus Abstrusomyzus was established to accommodate species with distinctive morphological features separating them from Phorodon, particularly in siphuncular shape and pigmentation patterns.
Etymology
The specific epithet 'phloxae' is derived from Phlox, a of flowering plants in the Polemoniaceae, suggesting the original specimen was collected from this .