Macrosiphum albifrons

Essig, 1911

Lupin Aphid, Lupine Aphid

Macrosiphum albifrons, the lupin , is a large grey-green aphid native to North America that has become an established pest in Europe. First recorded in the UK in 1981 and West Germany in 1983, it now occurs widely across Europe. The is specialized on lupins (Lupinus spp.) and can cause severe that lead to plant wilting and collapse. It transmits Cucumber Mosaic Virus to lupins and has been observed to have narcotizing effects on when feeding on alkaloid-rich plants.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Macrosiphum albifrons: /ˌmakrəʊˈsɪfəm ˌælbɪˈfrɒnz/

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Habitat

Agricultural fields and cultivated areas where lupin crops (Lupinus spp.) are grown; associated with the above-ground parts of plants

Distribution

Native to North America; introduced and established in Europe including the UK (first reported 1981), West Germany (first recorded 1983), and Austria; present in British Columbia, Canada

Diet

Phloem sap of lupin plants (Lupinus spp.)

Host Associations

Lupinus spp. - primary Specialized ; requires certain alkaloid content and specific alkaloid composition in host plant