Myzocallidina
Börner, 1942
Myzocallidina is a subtribe of within the , established by Börner in 1942. It is currently treated as a synonym in modern taxonomic databases. The subtribe belongs to the tribe Myzocallidini in the Calaphidinae, a group of aphids primarily associated with woody plants. The subtribe reflects historical attempts to organize the diverse aphid fauna based on morphological and biological characteristics.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Myzocallidina: /ˌmʌɪzoʊkæˈlɪdɪnə/
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Taxonomic Status
Myzocallidina is listed as a synonym in the Catalogue of Life, indicating it has been subsumed into or replaced by another taxonomic concept in current . The iNaturalist platform continues to recognize it at the subtribe rank with over 2,600 associated observations, suggesting practical usage persists in citizen science contexts despite its synonym status in formal .
Higher Classification
The subtribe is nested within Myzocallidini (tribe), Calaphidinae (), and (). This places it within the aphidomorphan lineage of , a group characterized by and often complex involving alternation.