Microparsus olivei

Smith & Tuatay, 1960

Microparsus olivei is a of in the Aphididae, described by Smith & Tuatay in 1960. It belongs to the tribe Macrosiphini, a group of aphids characterized by long and siphunculi. The Microparsus contains species associated with various plants, though specific ecological details for M. olivei remain poorly documented. The species is recognized in taxonomic databases including GBIF and iNaturalist, though observations are extremely limited.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Microparsus olivei: /ˌmaɪ.kroʊˈpɑr.səs ˈoʊ.lɪ.vi/

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Taxonomic Status

GBIF lists Microparsus olivei as an accepted , while the Catalogue of Life marks it as a synonym. This discrepancy suggests taxonomic uncertainty that may require further revisionary work. The species is placed in the nominate subgenus Microparsus (Microparsus).

Data Availability

Only one observation of this is recorded in iNaturalist, indicating it is either genuinely rare, under-collected, or potentially synonymized with another species. No published ecological studies specifically targeting M. olivei were found in the provided sources.

Genus Characteristics

Members of the Microparsus are aphids in the tribe Macrosiphini. Macrosiphini aphids typically possess well-developed siphunculi and are often associated with specific plant genera. However, traits at the genus level cannot be reliably extrapolated to individual without direct observation.