Greenidea
Schouteden, 1905
Greenidea is a of in the , Greenideinae. in this genus are -parasitic and have been documented on in the genera Ficus and Psidium. The genus has distribution with records across Asia, Europe, Africa, the Americas, and Oceania.
Pronunciation
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Identification
Greenidea possess a distinctive (tail-like structure) that is elongated and finger-shaped, a diagnostic feature of the . They typically exhibit long, (tubular abdominal structures) with swollen . These characters separate them from other genera within .
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Distribution
. Documented from Asia (Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Taiwan), Europe (Italy, Malta, Russia, Spain), Africa (Burundi, Tunisia), North America (USA: Florida; Mexico), Central America ( Rica), South America (Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Peru), and Oceania (Australia: New South Wales; Papua New Guinea).
Host Associations
- Ficus benjamina - Documented for G. ficicola in Brazil
- Ficus microcarpa - Documented for G. ficicola in Brazil
- Psidium guajava - Documented for G. psidii in Brazil
- Psidium cattleianum - Documented for G. psidii in Brazil
Similar Taxa
- Other Aphididae generaGreenidea is distinguished by its elongated finger-shaped and long with swollen , features not shared by most other .
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Taxonomic note
Greenidea belongs to the tribe Greenideini, Greenideinae, a relatively small and morphologically distinct lineage within .