Wahlgreniella nervata
(Gillette, 1908)
Strawberry Tree Aphid
Wahlgreniella nervata is an in the Aphididae, commonly known as the Strawberry Tree Aphid. The species has been documented in Europe and South America, with observations concentrated on cultivated and ornamental plants. It is associated with plants in the Arbutus, particularly Arbutus unedo (strawberry tree). The species was first described by Gillette in 1908.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Wahlgreniella nervata: /wɑːlˌɡreɪniˈɛlə nɜrˈvɑːtə/
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Distribution
Documented in Austria, Belgium, and Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul). European records indicate established in central and western Europe.
Host Associations
- Arbutus unedo - primary : strawberry tree
Similar Taxa
- Wahlgreniella arbutiCongeneric also associated with Arbutus ; separation requires morphological examination of siphunculi and cauda structure