Illinoia maxima
Green-striped Thimbleberry Aphid
Illinoia maxima is a of in the Aphididae, commonly known as the Green-striped Thimbleberry Aphid. It belongs to the Illinoia, a group of aphids associated with various plants. Information about this species is limited, with only seven observations documented on iNaturalist. The specific epithet 'maxima' suggests relatively large size compared to , though this has not been formally verified.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Illinoia maxima: //ˌɪlɪˈnɔɪə ˈmæksɪmə//
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- iNaturalist taxon
- Soybean Gall Midge: Discovery of a Delicate and Destructive New Species
- From Curiosity to Control: A New Wasp Joins the Fight Against Soybean Gall Midge
- From curiosity to control: A new wasp joins the fight against soybean gall midge | Blog
- An Old Trick for a New Pest: Well-Timed Hilling Stymies Soybean Gall Midge
- New species of parasitic wasp associated with soybean pest