Calaphis betulaecolens
(Fitch, 1851)
Common American Birch Aphid
Calaphis betulaecolens, known as the Common Birch , is an aphid in the . It is associated with birch trees (Betula species), as indicated by its specific epithet. The species was first described by Fitch in 1851 and is to North America. It belongs to the Calaphidinae, a group specialized on woody in the birch family.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Calaphis betulaecolens: /ˈkæləfɪs ˌbɛtjʊˌleɪˈkəʊlɛnz/
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Distribution
North America
Host Associations
- Betula - primary specific epithet and placement indicate association with birch trees
Similar Taxa
- Calaphis betulicolacongeneric also associated with birch; distinguished by morphological details of and structure
- Calaphis flavidacongeneric birch-feeding ; requires examination of antennal and abdominal pigmentation patterns for separation