Myzus ornatus explained

The ornate aphid or violet aphid (Myzus ornatus) is an aphid in the superfamily Aphidoidea in the order Hemiptera. It is a true bug and sucks sap from plants. It is an invasive species.^[1]

Host plants

It is known to live on both wild and domesticated cherry varieties.^[2] Also Astrantia pontica.^[3]

References

• http://aphid.aphidnet.org/Myzus_ornatus.php
• http://influentialpoints.com/Gallery/Myzus_ornatus_Ornate_aphid_Violet_aphid.htm
• https://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=200634

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ornate aphid Myzus ornatus Laing, 1932 .
2. Web site: Black Cherry Aphid .
3. R. L. Blackman and Victor F. Eastop