Aphis nasturtii

Overview

A widely distributed polyphagous aphid species.

Common names

Buckthorn aphid, Buckthorn-potato aphid.

Distribution

This aphid is nearly globally distributed, located in all but the coldest terrestrial habitats.

Host associations

It has a broad host range, having been recorded from species of over 60 plant families.

Economic importance

It is particularly important on species of Helianthus, including sunflower, and lettuce (Asteraceae), watercress (Brassicaceae), parsley (Apiaceae), potato (Solanaceae), beets (Polygonaceae), and buckthorn (Rhamnaceae) but also attacks many other plant families. It has been implicated in the transmission of at least 15 plant viruses.

Additional resources

See also. Taxonomy at Aphid Species File; Aphids on the World's Plants.

References

Blackman, R.L. and V.F. Eastop. 1994. Aphids on the World’s Trees. CAB International with The Natural History Museum, London. viii + 987 pages, 135 figures, 16 plates.

Blackman, R.L. and V.F. Eastop. 2000. Aphids on the World’s Crops, Second Edition. John Wiley & Sons with the Natural History Museum, London. x + 466 pages, 58 figures, 51 plates.

Blackman, R.L. and V.F. Eastop. 2006. Aphids on the World’s Herbaceous Plants and Shrubs. Volume 2 The Aphids. John Wiley & Sons with the Natural History Museum, London. viii + pages 1025–1439.

Chan, C.K., A.R. Forbes, and D.A. Raworth. 1991. Aphid-transmitted viruses and their vectors of the world. Agriculture Canada Technical

Holman, J. 2009. Host Plant Catalog of Aphids, Palaearctic Region. Springer Science and Business Media B.V. 1216 pp.

Scientific name

Aphis nasturtii Kaltenbach, 1843