Nasonovia aquilegiae
(Essig, 1917)
Dark-spot Columbine Aphid
Nasonovia aquilegiae is an in the , described by Essig in 1917. It is commonly known as the Dark-spot Columbine Aphid, indicating an association with columbine plants (Aquilegia). The species belongs to the Nasonovia, which includes several economically significant agricultural pests.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nasonovia aquilegiae: //ˌnæsoʊˈnoʊviə ˌækwɪˈliːdʒiiː//
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Host Associations
- Aquilegia - Inferred from specific epithet 'aquilegiae' and 'Dark-spot Columbine '
Similar Taxa
- Nasonovia ribisnigriBoth belong to Nasonovia and share similar ; N. ribisnigri is a major lettuce pest but differs in specificity
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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