Calaphidina

Oestlund, 1919

Calaphidina is a subtribe of within the tribe Calaphidini and Calaphidinae, established by Oestlund in 1919. The group is currently treated as a synonym in modern taxonomic databases, indicating it has been merged with or subsumed under other taxonomic concepts. Members of this group are part of the diverse aphid fauna that feed on various plants, though specific diagnostic features distinguishing this subtribe remain poorly documented in contemporary literature.

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How to pronounce Calaphidina: /ˌkæləˈfɪdɪnə/

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Taxonomic Status

Calaphidina is listed as a synonym in the Catalogue of Life, indicating it is not currently recognized as a valid in modern . The subtribe was originally described by Oestlund in 1919 but has since been subsumed under broader concepts within Calaphidini.

iNaturalist Observations

The has accumulated 5,125 observations on iNaturalist, suggesting the name continues to be used in citizen science contexts despite its synonym status in formal .