Aphis nasturtii explained

Aphis nasturtii, the buckthorn aphid or buckthorn-potato aphid, is an aphid in the superfamily Aphidoidea in the order Hemiptera. It is a true bug and sucks sap from plants. It is a cosmopolitan species.[1]

Economic importance

It is known to be a major insect pest on sunflower plants, lettuce, potato, beets, and buckthorn. The aphid is also act as a vector to 15 plant viruses.[2]

References

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Aphis nasturtii, Buckthorn - potato aphid . Influentialpoints.com . 21 February 2015.
  2. Web site: Aphis nasturtii . Aphidnet.org . 21 February 2015.