Brachycaudus tragopogonis
(Kaltenbach, 1843)
Goatsbeard Aphid
Brachycaudus tragopogonis is an in the Aphididae, first described by Kaltenbach in 1843. The species is associated with goatsbeard (Tragopogon) as a plant, as indicated by its specific epithet. It belongs to the Brachycaudus, which contains species that feed on various herbaceous plants. The species has been recorded from several European countries including Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Brachycaudus tragopogonis: //ˌbræ.kɪˈkaʊ.dəs ˌtræ.ɡəˈpɒ.ɡə.nɪs//
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Distribution
Recorded from Belgium (including Flemish Region), Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Diet
Associated with goatsbeard (Tragopogon ) based on -specific epithet.
Host Associations
- Tragopogon - plantInferred from specific epithet; contains goatsbeard
More Details
Taxonomic status note
Catalogue of Life lists this as an 'ambiguous synonym' while GBIF and NCBI treat it as accepted. This discrepancy suggests taxonomic uncertainty that requires further investigation.