Euceraphis papyrifericola
Blackman, 2002
Paper Birch Aphid
A -specific described in 2002, distinguished from close relatives by morphometric differences and karyotype. Restricted to paper birch (Betula papyrifera). Part of a cryptic previously grouped under E. betulae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Euceraphis papyrifericola: /juːˈsɛɹəfɪs pəˌpɪrɪfɛrɪˈkoʊlə/
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Identification
Distinguished from other Euceraphis by morphometric analysis of viviparae; discriminant analysis separates specimens by canonical variates correlated with plant and karyotype. Specific diagnostic characters require reference to the original description and accompanying key.
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Habitat
Associated with paper birch (Betula papyrifera); specific conditions not documented in available sources.
Diet
Phloem sap of paper birch (Betula papyrifera).
Host Associations
- Betula papyrifera - primary Obligate association; name and morphometric study confirm specificity
Similar Taxa
- Euceraphis betulaeFormerly grouped together as single ; separated by plant association and karyotype differences
- Euceraphis borealisCongeneric on different birch (Betula glandulosa, B. nana); distinguished by morphometric analysis
- Euceraphis quednauiCongeneric on Betula occidentalis; part of same cryptic described in same study