Myzaphis

van der Goot, 1913

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Myzaphis is a of aphids in the Aphididae, established by van der Goot in 1913. in this genus are associated with roses and related plants, serving as prey for predatory lady beetles. The genus includes at least two described species: Myzaphis rosarum, found on wild and cultivated roses and trees, and Myzaphis bucktoni, associated with wild roses in Britain.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Myzaphis: /ˈmaɪzəfɪs/

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Habitat

Associated with Rosa and trees, including both wild and cultivated roses.

Distribution

Recorded from Europe and Northern America; specific distribution records include Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Host Associations

  • Rosa - wild and cultivated roses
  • trees - wild and cultivated

Ecological Role

Serves as prey for . Hippodamia convergens, a predatory lady beetle, develops more rapidly when fed Myzaphis rosarum (22.8 days to ) compared to containing toxic glucosinolates.

More Details

Type species

Myzaphis rosarum (Kaltenbach) is the type and best-known member of the , used in laboratory studies of .

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