Taxonomic Revision of the Nearctic Genus Drepanaphis Del Guercio (Hemiptera, Aphididae: Drepanosiphinae)
Malik K, Bugaj-Nawrocka A, Wieczorek K. 2024. Taxonomic Revision of the Nearctic Genus Drepanaphis Del Guercio (Hemiptera, Aphididae: Drepanosiphinae). Insects. 5(7):1-67
SIMPLE SUMMARY: This study explores the aphid genus Drepanaphis, focusing on its diverse species and their relationships with host plants across North America. The research includes a comprehensive taxonomic revision, identifying 18 species with the addition of Drepanaphis robinsoni sp. nov. Detailed descriptions and illustrations cover 44 morphs, including alate viviparous females, oviparous females and males, accompanied by new identification keys. For the first time, sexual morphs of 15 species, particularly oviparous females, are documented. Current range maps for all species and microscopy images of key morphological features contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of this genus, which has received limited study in the past.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Malik, Kamila; Bugaj-Nawrocka, Agnieszka; Wieczorek, Karina
- Units
- BLRI , GRSM
- Keywords
- Andrew's Bald, Aphididae, aphids, Bote Mountain Trail, Cosby, Drepanaphis acerifoliae, Drepanaphis carolinensis, Drepanaphis choanotricha, Drepanaphis knowltoni, Drepanaphis nigricans, Drepanaphis parva, GRSM-00226, Hemiptera, Insecta, Low Gap Trail, Mount Cammerer, taxonomy