Pterocomma bicolor

(Oestlund, 1887)

Reddish-brown Willow Bark Aphid

Pterocomma bicolor is a of in the Aphididae, commonly known as the Reddish-brown Willow Bark Aphid. It was described by Oestlund in 1887. The species belongs to the tribe Macrosiphini within the Aphidinae. As a member of the Pterocomma, it is associated with willow (Salix) plants, though specific biological details remain poorly documented in available literature.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pterocomma bicolor: //ˌtɛɹəˈkɒmə ˈbaɪkəlɔːr//

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Host Associations

Salix - Pterocomma is associated with willow

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Taxonomic History

Originally described by Oestlund in 1887, this has been maintained in the Pterocomma, a group of bark-feeding aphids specialized on Salix .

Data Availability

The has minimal observation records (2 observations in iNaturalist as of source date), indicating it is either genuinely rare, underreported, or difficult to detect due to its bark-dwelling habit.