Macrosiphum rudbeckiarum
(Cockerell, 1903)
Macrosiphum rudbeckiarum is an in the Aphididae, originally described by Cockerell in 1903. It belongs to the large Macrosiphum, which comprises numerous aphid species associated with diverse plants. The specific epithet 'rudbeckiarum' indicates an association with Rudbeckia species, suggesting a host relationship with plants in this genus. The species is currently accepted in taxonomic databases, though detailed biological information appears limited in published literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Macrosiphum rudbeckiarum: //ˌmækrəˈsaɪfəm rʌdˌbɛkiˈɑːrəm//
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Similar Taxa
- Macrosiphum euphorbiaeBoth are congeneric aphids in the Macrosiphum; M. euphorbiae () is one of the most studied in the genus and shares similar and traits, though M. rudbeckiarum is distinguished by its apparent specificity to Rudbeckia