Trama rara

Mordvilko, 1909

Dandelion Root Aphid

Trama rara is a root-feeding in the Aphididae, commonly known as the Dandelion Root Aphid. It is one of several species in the Trama that specialize on dandelion roots (Taraxacum). The species has been recorded across northern Europe and North America, with observations concentrated in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and the contiguous United States.

Pronunciation

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Habitat

Associated with dandelion (Taraxacum) root systems. As a root-feeding , it lives below ground level on plant roots rather than on aerial plant parts.

Distribution

Documented from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and the contiguous United States. GBIF records indicate presence in these regions, though specific locality details within countries are limited.

Diet

Feeds on dandelion (Taraxacum) roots. Root-feeding specialization is characteristic of the Trama.

Host Associations

Taraxacum - obligate Root-feeding

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Taxonomic Note

Authorship is sometimes cited as Mordvilko, 1908 (GBIF) or Mordvilko, 1909 (Catalogue of Life). The has 32 observations on iNaturalist as of the data cutoff.