Macrosiphum
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Macrosiphum californicum
California Willow Aphid
Macrosiphum californicum is a species of aphid in the family Aphididae. Commonly known as the California Willow Aphid, this species belongs to the genus Macrosiphum, which contains many economically significant plant-feeding aphids. The species was described by Clarke in 1903. As with other aphids in this genus, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts adapted for feeding on plant phloem.
Macrosiphum clydesmithi
Macrosiphum clydesmithi is a species of aphid in the family Aphididae, described by Robinson in 1980. It belongs to the genus Macrosiphum, a large group of aphids commonly known as potato aphids or rose aphids. The species is listed as a synonym in some sources but accepted in others, indicating taxonomic uncertainty. No specific biological or ecological information has been documented for this species in the available literature.
Macrosiphum creelii
Western Vetch Aphid
Macrosiphum creelii is an aphid species in the family Aphididae, first described by Davis in 1914. It is commonly known as the Western Vetch Aphid and is associated with alfalfa (Medicago sativa) as a primary host plant. The species has been studied for its temperature-dependent survival and reproduction patterns.
Macrosiphum impatientis
Green Jewelweed Aphid
Macrosiphum impatientis is an aphid species in the family Aphididae, first described by Williams in 1911. It is commonly known as the Green Jewelweed Aphid, indicating an association with jewelweed plants (Impatiens species). The species belongs to the genus Macrosiphum, a large group of aphids that feed on a variety of host plants. As with other Macrosiphum species, it likely possesses the characteristic long siphunculi and antennal tubercles typical of the genus.
Macrosiphum kiowanepus
Macrosiphum kiowanepus is a species of aphid in the family Aphididae. It belongs to the genus Macrosiphum, a large group of aphids commonly known as potato aphids or rose aphids. The species is known from a single observation record, indicating it is likely rare or poorly documented.
Macrosiphum mentzeliae
blazingstar aphid
Macrosiphum mentzeliae is an aphid species in the family Aphididae, first described by Wilson in 1915. The species is known by the common name 'blazingstar aphid', likely referencing an association with plants in the genus Mentzelia (blazingstars). It belongs to the large genus Macrosiphum, which contains numerous aphid species that feed on various host plants. Very few observations of this species have been recorded, with only a single observation documented on iNaturalist. The species is currently listed as a synonym in the Catalogue of Life, suggesting taxonomic uncertainty or consolidation with another taxon.
Macrosiphum olmsteadi
Northern Green Aster Aphid
Macrosiphum olmsteadi is an aphid species in the family Aphididae, described by Robinson in 1965. It is commonly known as the Northern Green Aster Aphid. Like other members of the genus Macrosiphum, it belongs to a group of aphids characterized by their relatively large size and long siphunculi. The species is placed in the tribe Macrosiphini, which includes many economically important aphid pests of agricultural crops.
Macrosiphum oregonense
Western Skunk-cabbage Aphid
Macrosiphum oregonense is an aphid species described by Jensen in 2000. It belongs to the large genus Macrosiphum within the family Aphididae. The species is commonly known as the Western Skunk-cabbage Aphid, indicating an association with skunk-cabbage plants (Lysichiton species). As a member of the Macrosiphum genus, it shares characteristics with other large aphids in this group, including long antennae and typically having both winged and wingless morphs. The species has been documented through limited observations, with only 3 records in iNaturalist as of the data cutoff.
Macrosiphum parvifolii
Waxy red-huckleberry aphid
Macrosiphum parvifolii is an aphid species in the family Aphididae, first described by Richards in 1967. The species has been assigned the common name "Waxy red-huckleberry aphid" on iNaturalist, though no observations of this species have been recorded on that platform. As a member of the genus Macrosiphum, it belongs to a group of aphids commonly known as "large aphids" or "macrosiphum aphids," many of which are associated with woody plants. The species name "parvifolii" (from Latin "parvus" small + "folium" leaf) suggests an association with small-leaved host plants.
Macrosiphum pseudocoryli
American Hophornbeam Aphid
Macrosiphum pseudocoryli is an aphid species in the family Aphididae, described by Patch in 1919. It is commonly known as the American Hophornbeam Aphid, indicating a likely association with hophornbeam (Ostrya species) as a host plant. The species belongs to the large genus Macrosiphum, which contains numerous aphid species associated with various woody and herbaceous plants.
Macrosiphum ptericolens
Bracken Aphid
Macrosiphum ptericolens, commonly known as the Bracken Aphid, is a species of aphid in the family Aphididae. It was described by Patch in 1919. The species has been recorded from several European countries including the Czech Republic and Great Britain, though some records are marked as doubtful. Like other members of the genus Macrosiphum, it is likely associated with herbaceous host plants.
Macrosiphum rudbeckiarum
Macrosiphum rudbeckiarum is an aphid species in the family Aphididae, originally described by Cockerell in 1903. It belongs to the large genus Macrosiphum, which comprises numerous aphid species associated with diverse host plants. The specific epithet 'rudbeckiarum' indicates an association with Rudbeckia species, suggesting a host relationship with plants in this genus. The species is currently accepted in taxonomic databases, though detailed biological information appears limited in published literature.
Macrosiphum salviae
Black Sage Aphid
Macrosiphum salviae, commonly known as the Black Sage Aphid, is a species of aphid in the family Aphididae described by Bartholomew in 1932. The species belongs to the genus Macrosiphum, a diverse group of aphids that includes several economically important agricultural pests. The specific epithet 'salviae' suggests an association with plants in the genus Salvia (sage), indicating a likely host relationship with sage species. The species has been documented through 38 observations on iNaturalist.
Macrosiphum violae
Macrosiphum violae is a species of aphid in the family Aphididae, described by Jensen in 2000. As a member of the genus Macrosiphum, it belongs to a group of aphids characterized by long siphunculi and typically associated with herbaceous host plants. The specific epithet "violae" suggests a potential association with Viola species (violets), though this host relationship has not been explicitly documented in the provided sources. The species is recognized as valid in GBIF and listed as a synonym in the Catalogue of Life.
Macrosiphum willamettense
Macrosiphum willamettense is an aphid species in the family Aphididae, described by Jensen in 2000. As a member of the genus Macrosiphum, it belongs to a group of aphids commonly known as 'large aphids' or 'macrosiphum aphids,' many of which are significant agricultural pests. The specific epithet 'willamettense' refers to the Willamette region, likely indicating its type locality in the Willamette Valley of Oregon, USA. Like other Macrosiphum species, it possesses the characteristic long siphunculi (cornicles) that distinguish this genus from many other aphid genera.
Macrosiphum zionense
Resplendent Lupin Aphid
Macrosiphum zionense is an aphid species described by Knowlton in 1935. It belongs to the genus Macrosiphum, a group of aphids commonly associated with leguminous and other host plants. The species is known by the common name Resplendent Lupin Aphid, suggesting an association with lupin plants (Lupinus). Like other members of its genus, it likely possesses the typical aphid characteristics of piercing-sucking mouthparts and complex life cycles involving both sexual and parthenogenetic reproduction.