Myzocallis asclepiadis
(Monell, 1879)
Common Milkweed Aphid
Myzocallis asclepiadis is an in the Aphididae, first described by Monell in 1879. The species epithet 'asclepiadis' indicates a association with milkweeds (Asclepias). Taxonomic placement has been debated, with some sources treating it under the Neomyzocallis. It is commonly known as the Common Milkweed Aphid and has been documented in citizen science observations.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Myzocallis asclepiadis: /ˌmaɪzoʊˈkælɪs əˌsklɛpiˈeɪdɪs/
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Host Associations
- Asclepias - primary Inferred from epithet 'asclepiadis'; full index referenced in original synopsis but not detailed in available excerpt
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Taxonomic Status
The Catalogue of Life lists Myzocallis asclepiadis as a synonym of Neomyzocallis asclepiadis, while GBIF and NCBI retain it as accepted under Myzocallis. iNaturalist uses Neomyzocallis asclepiadis as the preferred . This reflects ongoing taxonomic uncertainty regarding generic limits within the Myzocallidini.
Citizen Science Documentation
iNaturalist records 217 observations under the name Neomyzocallis asclepiadis, indicating this is regularly encountered and photographed by observers, though detailed biological data from these observations is not provided in available sources.