Longicaudus trirhodus
(Walker, 1849)
Rose-Columbine Aphid
Longicaudus trirhodus, commonly known as the Rose-Columbine , is a of aphid in the Aphididae. It belongs to the Longicaudus, which is characterized by distinctive long caudal structures. The species has been documented in Europe (Denmark, Norway, Sweden) and the contiguous United States. As a member of the Macrosiphini tribe, it is likely associated with herbaceous plants, though specific ecological details remain limited in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Longicaudus trirhodus: //ˌlɔŋɡɪˈkaʊdəs traɪˈroʊdəs//
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Distribution
Documented from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and the contiguous United States (48 states). Distribution records indicate presence in both European and North American regions.
Host Associations
- Aquilegia - Columbine, inferred from
- Rosa - Rose, inferred from
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Taxonomic Note
The name Longicaudus refers to the elongated caudal (tail-like) structures characteristic of this group. The specific epithet trirhodus may refer to three-toothed or three-horned structures, possibly describing morphological features of the cauda or siphunculi.