Drepanaphis monelli
(Davis, 1909)
Drepanaphis monelli is a of in the Aphididae, originally described by Davis in 1909 under the basionym Phymatosiphum monelli. It belongs to the Drepanaphis, a group of aphids within the Drepanosiphinae. The species has been documented in at least two observations on iNaturalist. As with other members of its genus, it is likely associated with specific plants, though detailed ecological studies remain limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Drepanaphis monelli: //ˌdrepəˈnæfɪs moʊˈnɛlaɪ//
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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