Illinoia morrisoni

(Swain, 1918)

Sequoia Aphid

Illinoia morrisoni is an in the Aphididae, first described by Swain in 1918. The species is commonly known as the Sequoia Aphid. It has been recorded from Chile across multiple regions, with additional distribution records from Belgium (doubtful) and France. The species belongs to the Illinoia, which comprises aphids primarily associated with coniferous .

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Illinoia morrisoni: //ˌɪlɪˈnɔɪə ˌmɔːrɪˈsoʊnaɪ//

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Distribution

Chile: Tarapacá Region, Antofagasta Region, Atacama Region, Coquimbo Region, Valparaíso Region, O'Higgins Region, Maule Region, Biobío Region, Araucanía Region, Los Lagos Region, Aysén Region, Los Ríos Region (presence confirmed). Belgium: recorded as doubtful. France: recorded.

Host Associations

Sequoia - primary 'Sequoia ' implies association with Sequoia

Similar Taxa

Other Illinoia speciescongeneric aphids in the Illinoia share similar and associations with conifers; precise identification requires examination of morphological details such as siphunculi and cauda structure

More Details

Taxonomic Status

Catalogue of Life lists this as a synonym, while GBIF and NCBI recognize it as an accepted species. This discrepancy suggests ongoing taxonomic evaluation.

Distribution Pattern

The extensive distribution across Chilean regions from north to south suggests the is well-established in this country, which may represent part of its native range or an area of successful introduction.