Rubiaphis, a new aphid genus from the Altai Republic (Homoptera: Aphididae, Macrosiphini)

Zootaxa. 2020 Jan 3;4718(1):zootaxa.4718.1.12. doi: 10.11646/zootaxa.4718.1.12.

Abstract

Rubiaphis altaicus gen. nov., sp. nov. from Rubus idaeus, collected in the Altai Republic, is described. The species is illustrated and biometric data are provided. This aphid genus is closely related to Myzaphis van der Goot, 1913. The taxonomic position of the genus is discussed.

Keywords: Hemiptera, Aphididae, raspberries, The Altai Mountains, new taxa, taxonomy.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Aphids*
  • Hemiptera*