Sitobion luteum
(Buckton, 1876)
orchid aphid
Sitobion luteum, commonly known as the orchid , is a of aphid in the . The species is found in Europe and has been recorded in additional regions including Brazil (Paraná, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo), Belgium, Germany, and France. It belongs to the Sitobion, which includes several economically significant cereal aphids. The specific epithet 'luteum' (meaning or golden) likely refers to its coloration.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Sitobion luteum: /ˈsɪtoʊbiɒn ˈluːtiəm/
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Distribution
Europe; Brazil (Paraná, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo); Belgium; Germany; France.
Host Associations
- orchids - 'orchid ' implies association with orchid plants, though specific records are not detailed in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Sitobion avenaeBoth are congeneric in the Sitobion; S. avenae () is a major cereal pest with well-documented biology, while S. luteum is poorly known and may be confused due to shared genus characteristics.
More Details
Taxonomic Status
GBIF lists Sitobion luteum as ACCEPTED, while Catalogue of Life lists it as a synonym. This discrepancy suggests taxonomic uncertainty that requires further verification.
Data Availability
Despite being described in 1876, S. luteum remains poorly documented in scientific literature. Only 10 observations are recorded on iNaturalist, and detailed biological information is largely absent from major agricultural and entomological databases.