Monellia microsetosa

Richards, 1960

Monellia microsetosa is a of in the Aphididae, described by Richards in 1960. The Monellia includes species associated with pecan and hickory trees in North America. Like other members of its genus, this species is likely a sap-feeding insect with . Available information on this species is limited, with only 18 observations recorded in iNaturalist as of the data cutoff.

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How to pronounce Monellia microsetosa: //moʊˈnɛliə maɪkroʊsɛˈtoʊsə//

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Similar Taxa

  • Monellia caryellaBoth are congeneric of aphids associated with pecan trees; M. caryella (black margined ) is a well-documented pecan pest with a black stripe along the wing margin, whereas M. microsetosa has been observed less frequently

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