Capitophorus elaeagni

(Del Guercio, 1894)

Thistle Aphid, Artichoke Aphid, Oleaster-Thistle Aphid

Capitophorus elaeagni is a of in the Aphididae, commonly known as the thistle aphid, artichoke aphid, or oleaster-thistle aphid. It is found in Europe, with distribution records also from the Azores (São Miguel), Brazil (Paraná, São Paulo), Czech Republic, Denmark, and Norway. The specific epithet 'elaeagni' suggests an association with plants in the Elaeagnus, though this relationship requires confirmation.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Capitophorus elaeagni: //ˌkæpɪˈtɒfərəs ˌɛliˈæɡnaɪ//

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Distribution

Europe; Azores (São Miguel, Portugal); Brazil (Paraná, São Paulo); Czech Republic; Denmark; Norway. The GBIF status is flagged as 'DOUBTFUL' for some records, suggesting potential taxonomic uncertainty or misidentification in certain regions.

Host Associations

Elaeagnus - presumedSpecific epithet suggests association, but not confirmed in sources

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Taxonomic Notes

The was described by Del Guercio in 1894. GBIF flags the status as 'DOUBTFUL' and in some records associates it with the Vesiculaphis, suggesting possible taxonomic confusion or synonymy issues that require further investigation.

Common Name Etymology

The 'artichoke ' and 'thistle aphid' suggest associations with Cynara (artichoke) and Cirsium/Carduus (thistle) , while 'oleaster-thistle aphid' combines Elaeagnus (oleaster) with thistle, reflecting the uncertain or multiple plant associations attributed to this .