Ovatus crataegarius

(Walker, 1850)

Hawthorn-Mint Aphid

Ovatus crataegarius, commonly known as the Hawthorn-Mint , is an aphid in the . Its taxonomic status is marked as doubtful or ambiguous synonym in major databases, with some sources suggesting it may be synonymous with Ovatus mentharius. The species has been recorded from the Azores islands and parts of Brazil.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Ovatus crataegarius: //oʊˈveɪtəs ˌkrætiːˈɡɛəriəs//

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Distribution

Recorded from the Azores islands (Faial, Flores, São Miguel, Terceira) and Brazil (Paraná, São Paulo).

Host Associations

  • Crataegus - implied by specific epithet; actual records require verification

Similar Taxa

  • Ovatus menthariusO. crataegarius is treated as an ambiguous synonym of O. mentharius in some taxonomic sources

More Details

Taxonomic Uncertainty

This has a doubtful or ambiguous taxonomic status. Catalogue of Life lists it as an ambiguous synonym, and GBIF marks it as DOUBTFUL. Some sources suggest it may represent the same species as Ovatus mentharius.

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