Macrosiphum violae
Jensen, 2000
Macrosiphum violae is a of in the Aphididae, described by Jensen in 2000. As a member of the Macrosiphum, it belongs to a group of aphids characterized by long siphunculi and typically associated with herbaceous plants. The specific epithet "violae" suggests a potential association with Viola species (violets), though this host relationship has not been explicitly documented in the provided sources. The species is recognized as valid in GBIF and listed as a synonym in the Catalogue of Life.



Pronunciation
How to pronounce Macrosiphum violae: //ˌmækroʊˈsaɪfəm ˈvaɪəˌliː//
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Host Associations
- Viola - potentialSpecific epithet suggests possible association, but not confirmed in available sources
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- Catalogue of Life
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