Capitophorus

Species Guides

Capitophorus elaeagni(Thistle Aphid)
Capitophorus hippophaes(Polygonum Aphid)
Capitophorus shepherdiae(Buffaloberry Oleaster Aphid)

Capitophorus is a of aphids in the Aphididae containing more than 30 described . Species within this genus are associated with specific plants including Artemisia, Chrysothamnus, Fragaria, and Hippophae. Some species are known to transmit virus to cultivated plants, particularly strawberries. The genus exhibits both sexual and with common during the growing season.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Capitophorus: //ˌkæpɪˈtɒfərəs//

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Distribution

of Capitophorus have been recorded in western North America, northern Iran, Argentina (Tucumán province), and England. The has a broad geographic range with individual species showing more restricted distributions tied to plant availability.

Host Associations

Artemisia - plantIncludes Artemisia verlotiorum; undescribed species also associated with this
Chrysothamnus - plantRabbit brush in western North America
Fragaria - plantStrawberry; economic pest
Hippophae rhamnoides - plantSea buckthorn; also other Hippophae
Elaeagnaceae - plant containing Hippophae; multiple Capitophorus specialize on this family

Life Cycle

includes both sexual and forms. has been observed in females. Sexual forms ( females and males) have been documented in at least some . The fundatrix, apterous viviparous female, oviparous female, and apterous male morphs have been described for some species.

Human Relevance

Some are agricultural pests. Capitophorus fragariae is known to transmit virus among strawberries and presents control difficulties in commercial strawberry-growing areas. The economic significance of this species has been documented in England, with American forms representing distinct but closely related species.