Uroleucon

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Suborder: Sternorrhyncha
Superfamily: Aphidoidea
Family: Aphididae
Subfamily: Aphidinae
Tribe: Macrosiphini
Genus: Uroleucon

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Uroleucon: /ˌjʊərəˈluːkɒn/

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Images

Uroleucon (Uroleucon) olivei by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Uroleucon (Uroleucon) elephantopicola by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Uroleucon (Lambersius) cadens by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Uroleucon (Uroleucon) alaskense by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Uroleucon (Uroleucon) gigantiphagum by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Summary

Uroleucon is a genus of aphids in the family Aphididae, which contains at least 93 species, of which at least 4 are non-native. They predominantly feed on plants in the aster family, specifically goldenrod species.

Habitat

Most species inhabit plants from the aster family (Asteraceae).

Distribution

Uroleucon is primarily distributed in Nearctic regions, with multiple species known in various geographical locales.

Diet

Most Uroleucon species feed on plants in the Asteraceae family, including many that specifically target goldenrod (Solidago).

Similar Taxa

Aphididae
Macrophomina
Macrosiphini