Drepanaphis idahoensis
Smith & Dillery, 1968
Drepanaphis idahoensis is an in the Aphididae, Drepanosiphinae. The species was described by Smith & Dillery in 1968. Like other members of its , it is a small, sap-sucking insect that feeds on plants using . The genus Drepanaphis is characterized by certain morphological features of the and siphunculi.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Drepanaphis idahoensis: //drɛˈpænəfɪs ˌaɪdəˈhoʊɛnsɪs//
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Distribution
The specific epithet "idahoensis" suggests an association with Idaho, though precise distribution records are sparse. The Drepanaphis occurs in North America.
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Taxonomic note
The Drepanaphis belongs to the Drepanosiphinae, a group of aphids often associated with maple (Acer) and related plants. Many Drepanaphis are known to alternate between primary woody hosts and secondary herbaceous hosts, though specific host records for D. idahoensis are not well documented.
Data availability
This has minimal published information beyond its original description and taxonomic placement. Only one observation is recorded in iNaturalist as of the knowledge cutoff.