Appendiseta
Richards, 1965
Species Guides
1- Appendiseta robiniae(Black Locust Aphid)
Appendiseta is a of aphids in the Aphididae, established by Richards in 1965. The sole described , Appendiseta robiniae, is known as the black locust and has been introduced to Europe from its native North American range. The genus is classified within the tribe Therioaphidini and Calaphidinae.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
North America (native range); Europe (introduced, established in Poland and other regions). Distribution records from GBIF include Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Host Associations
- Robinia pseudoacacia - obligateMonophagous; the sole known for the only described A. robiniae
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Taxonomic status
The is , containing only A. robiniae. The type was originally described by Gillette in 1907 under a different genus before being transferred to Appendiseta.
Invasive history
In Europe, A. robiniae is considered an that has successfully established , with studies in Poland documenting up to 11 per season and rapid population increase.