Neosymydobius albasiphus
(Davis, 1914)
White-cornicled Oak Aphid
Neosymydobius albasiphus is a North American originally described by Davis in 1914. It belongs to a small of six species associated with oak trees (Quercus spp.). The species has been redescribed in taxonomic revision of the genus. refers to distinctive white cornicles.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Neosymydobius albasiphus: /ˌniːoʊsɪˈmaɪdoʊbiəs ælˈbeɪsɪfəs/
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Identification
Distinguished from congeneric by combination of features detailed in illustrated key to ; specific diagnostic characters require examination of morphological features not extractable from available sources. suggests white cornicles may be distinguishing feature.
Habitat
Associated with Quercus spp. (oak) in North America
Distribution
Nearctic region (North America)
Diet
Phloem sap from Quercus spp. (oak)
Host Associations
- Quercus spp. - plant-level association for Neosymydobius; specific confirmation for N. albasiphus not explicitly stated in available text
Similar Taxa
- Neosymydobius agrifoliaeCongeneric oak-associated in same , distinguished by morphological features in revision key
- Neosymydobius canadensisCongeneric oak-associated in same , distinguished by morphological features in revision key
- Neosymydobius chrysolepisCongeneric oak-associated in same , distinguished by morphological features in revision key
- Neosymydobius luteusCongeneric oak-associated in same , distinguished by morphological features in revision key
- Neosymydobius memoralisCongeneric oak-associated in same , distinguished by morphological features in revision key
More Details
Taxonomic history
Originally described by Davis in 1914; redescribed in 1968 revision of Neosymydobius by Richards in The Canadian Entomologist
Data limitations
Available information derived primarily from abstract of revision paper; full morphological description, precise range, and details not accessible from provided sources