Aphthargelia
Hottes, 1958
Snowberry Aphids
Species Guides
1- Aphthargelia symphoricarpi(Snowberry Aphid)
Aphthargelia is a small of aphids in the Aphididae, tribe Macrosiphini, containing two described . The genus was long considered until the description of A. rumbleboredomia in 2013. Both species are associated with plants in the mountains of northwestern North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Aphthargelia: /æfˈθɑːrɡiːliə/
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Habitat
Mountain environments of northwestern North America.
Distribution
Northwestern North America.
Host Associations
- Symphoricarpos - primary Snowberry; for A. symphoricarpi and primary host for A. rumbleboredomia
- Aconogonon - secondary Mountain knotweed; secondary for A. rumbleboredomia
Life Cycle
Heteroecious, with alternation between primary and secondary host plants (documented for A. rumbleboredomia).