Uroleucon tuataiae
(Olive, 1963)
Uroleucon tuataiae is a of in the , first described by Olive in 1963. It belongs to the large Uroleucon, which contains numerous species associated with plants in the Asteraceae family. Like other members of this genus, it is presumed to be a phloem-feeding that reproduces parthenogenetically during favorable seasons. The species is recognized as valid in major taxonomic databases including GBIF and the Catalogue of Life.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Uroleucon tuataiae: //jʊˈroʊliˌʊkɒn tuˈɑːtiaɪiː//
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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