A new species of Hyperomyzus (Neonasonovia) (Hemiptera: Aphididae) from Jamaica

Neotrop Entomol. 2009 Nov-Dec;38(6):781-5. doi: 10.1590/s1519-566x2009000600011.

Abstract

Hyperomyzus (Neonasonovia) pullatus Hall & Garraway sp. n (Hemiptera: Aphididae) is described based on apterous specimens collected from Eupatorium sp., (Asteraceae) in Jamaica. Photos and illustrations are provided. It is compared with an undescribed species from Costa Rica. It is distinguished from Hyperomyzus (Neonasonovia) nigra (Baker) by having narrower siphunculi, less secondary rhinaria and a longer rostrum.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Aphids / anatomy & histology*
  • Aphids / classification*
  • Jamaica