Rhopalosiphoninus latysiphon explained

Rhopalosiphoninus latysiphon, the bulb-and-potato aphid, is a species of aphid.^[1] It is a true bug that feeds on tulip and gladiolus bulbs, potatoes, and the roots of a variety of different plant species.^[2] However, it is noted that these subspecies are possible synonyms.^[3]

Taxonomy

There are two described subspecies of Rhopalosiphoninus latysiphon:

• Rhopalosiphoninus latysiphon latysiphon
• Rhopalosiphoninus latysiphon panaxis

However, it is noted that these subspecies are possible synonyms.

External links

• Rhopalosiphoninus latysiphon at aphid.aphidnet.org
• onlinelibrary.wiley.com
• Rhopalosiphoninus (Rhopalosiphoninus) latysiphon at aphid.speciesfile.org
• Rhopalosiphoninus latysiphon at ADW
• https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/396380-Rhopalosiphoninus-latysiphon

Notes and References

1. Web site: ADW: Rhopalosiphoninus latysiphon: CLASSIFICATION. 15 April 2021. animaldiversity.org.
2. Web site: Rhopalosiphoninus (Rhopalosiphoninus) latysiphon (Davidson, 1912): Aphid Species File. 15 April 2021. aphid.speciesfile.org.
3. Web site: SYSTEMATIC TREATMENT OF APHID GENERA (in alphabetical order) - R. 15 April 2021. www.aphidsonworldsplants.info.