Aphthargelia symphoricarpi
(Thomas, 1878)
Snowberry Aphid
Aphthargelia symphoricarpi is the type of the small Aphthargelia, originally described from North America. It is associated with snowberry (Symphoricarpos) as its plant. The species is one of two currently recognized in the genus, the other being the recently described A. rumbleboredomia.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Aphthargelia symphoricarpi: /æfˈθɑːrˌɡɛliə ˌsɪmfəˈrɪkərpaɪ/
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Identification
Distinguished from its Aphthargelia rumbleboredomia by being restricted to Symphoricarpos ; A. rumbleboredomia alternates between Symphoricarpos and Aconogonon. Specific morphological diagnostic features are documented in the revision but not detailed in available sources.
Habitat
Mountainous regions of northwestern North America.
Distribution
Northwestern North America.
Host Associations
- Symphoricarpos - Inferred from epithet and contrast with heteroecious A. rumbleboredomia; specific details not confirmed in available sources
Similar Taxa
- Aphthargelia rumbleboredomiaOnly other in ; distinguished by alternation between Symphoricarpos and Aconogonon versus restriction to Symphoricarpos
More Details
Taxonomic history
Originally described by Thomas in 1878; reviewed in 2013 with description of second A. rumbleboredomia, providing first detailed comparative treatment