A new species of Aphis L (Hemiptera: Aphididae) from South Patagonia

Neotrop Entomol. 2009 May-Jun;38(3):366-9. doi: 10.1590/s1519-566x2009000300011.

Abstract

Aphis adesmiae Delfino sp. n. is described from South Patagonia (Argentina). This new aphid species is associated with a native shrub Adesmia boronioides (Fabaceae). Morphological characters of the apterous viviparous female are described and illustrated and biological remarks are given.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Aphids / anatomy & histology*
  • Aphids / classification*
  • Argentina
  • Female