Macrosiphum salviae
Bartholomew, 1932
Black Sage Aphid
Macrosiphum salviae, commonly known as the Black Sage , is a of aphid in the Aphididae described by Bartholomew in 1932. The species belongs to the Macrosiphum, a diverse group of aphids that includes several economically important agricultural pests. The specific epithet 'salviae' suggests an association with plants in the genus Salvia (sage), indicating a likely relationship with sage species. The species has been documented through 38 observations on iNaturalist.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Macrosiphum salviae: /ˈmækrəˌsɪfəm ˈsælviaɪ/
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Host Associations
- Salvia - primary Inferred from specific epithet 'salviae'; actual records require verification
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Taxonomic Status
Macrosiphum salviae is currently listed as an accepted in GBIF and NCBI , though Catalogue of Life marks it as a synonym. This discrepancy indicates potential taxonomic uncertainty that requires further investigation.
Observation Records
The has 38 documented observations on iNaturalist, suggesting it is not frequently encountered or may be underreported relative to other Macrosiphum species.