Sitobion phyllanthi

(Sitobion phyllanthi)

Description

Sitobion phyllanthi, also known as Sitobion (Sitobion) phyllanthi, is an aphid in the superfamily Aphidoidea in the order Hemiptera. It is a true bug and sucks sap from plants.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Insecta

Order:Hemiptera

Family:Aphididae

Genus:Sitobion

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