Microparsus

Patch, 1909

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Microparsus is a of aphids in the Aphididae, established by Patch in 1909. It belongs to the tribe Macrosiphini within the Aphidinae. The genus is part of the diverse fauna of North America, with recorded primarily from western regions. As with other aphids in this tribe, members likely possess relatively long siphunculi and are associated with plants in the Asteraceae family.

Microparsus variabilis by (c) Summit Metro Parks, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Summit Metro Parks. Used under a CC-BY license.Microparsus tephrosiae by no rights reserved, uploaded by Becky Dill. Used under a CC0 license.Microparsus olivei by (c) Bill Keim, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Bill Keim. Used under a CC-BY license.

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How to pronounce Microparsus: /ˌmaɪ.kroʊˈpɑːr.səs/

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Distribution

North America, with records primarily from western United States and Canada.

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