Illinoia menziesiae
(Robinson, 1969)
Rusty Menziesia Aphid
Illinoia menziesiae is a of in the Aphididae, first described by Robinson in 1969. The 'Rusty Menziesia Aphid' indicates a presumed association with Menziesia, a of flowering plants in the family Ericaceae. Like other members of genus Illinoia, it belongs to the tribe Macrosiphini, which contains many -specific aphid species.
Host Associations
- Menziesia - presumed plantInferred from ; specific relationship not documented in available sources
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Taxonomic note
The epithet 'menziesiae' is a Latin genitive form honoring Archibald Menzies (1754–1842), Scottish surgeon and naturalist, or referring to the plant Menziesia named after him. The 'Rusty Menziesia ' appears to be a preferred name on iNaturalist but has not been widely adopted in scientific literature.