Myzus ascalonicus
| Shallot aphid | |
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| Species: | M. ascalonicus
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| Myzus ascalonicus van der Goot, 1917
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The Shallot aphid (Myzus ascalonicus) is an aphid in the superfamily Aphidoidea in the order Hemiptera. It is a true bug and sucks sap from plants.
Economic importance
This aphid is known to attack many economically important plants such as cucumber, pumpkin, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, turnip, strawberry, Chrysanthemum, and Tulipa.[1]
References
- http://influentialpoints.com/Gallery/Myzus_ascalonicus_Shallot_aphid.htm
- "Shallot aphids, Myzus ascalonicus, in strawberry: biocontrol potential of three predators and three parasitoids". J Insect Sci. 13: 83. 2013. doi:10.1673/031.013.8301. PMID 24224712.
- http://www.academia.edu/7784176/Shallot_aphids_Myzus_ascalonicus_in_strawberry_biocontrol_potential_of_three_predators_and_three_parasitoids
- http://www.naturespot.org.uk/species/shallot-aphid