Life history and synonymy of Grylloprociphilus imbricator (Fitch) (Homoptera:Aphididae)

Fagiphagus Smith, 1974, is considered to be a junior synonym of Grylloprociphilus Smith and Pepper, 1968, and Grylloprociphilus frosti Smith and Pepper, 1968, is a synonym of Eriosoma imbricator Fitch, 1851. Grylloprociphilus imbricator (Fitch), n. comb., has American beech (Fagus grandifolia Ehrh.)...

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Published in:The Florida entomologist 1984-09, Vol.67 (3), p.430-434
Main Authors: Smith, C.F, Denmark, H.A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aphididae
CICLO VITAL
CYCLE DE DEVELOPPEMENT
Entomology
HEMIPTERA
Industrial agriculture
Insect antennae
Instars
LIFE CYCLE
Nymphs
Synonyms
TAXONOMIA
TAXONOMIE
TAXONOMY
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Summary:Fagiphagus Smith, 1974, is considered to be a junior synonym of Grylloprociphilus Smith and Pepper, 1968, and Grylloprociphilus frosti Smith and Pepper, 1968, is a synonym of Eriosoma imbricator Fitch, 1851. Grylloprociphilus imbricator (Fitch), n. comb., has American beech (Fagus grandifolia Ehrh.) as its primary host and the roots of bald cypress (Taxodium distichum (L.) Rich.) as its secondary host. The synonymy is discussed and a description is given of the apterous alienicola. Pheidole moerens (Wheeler) and Solenopsis invicta Buren (Formicidae) have been found as ant tenders. /// Gagiphagus Smith, 1974, es considerado un sinónimo de Grylloprociphilus Smith y Pepper, 1968, y Grylloprociphilus frosti Smith y Pepper, 1968, es un sinónimo de Eriosoma imbricator Fitch, 1851. Grylloprociphilus imbricator (Fitch), n. comb., tiene "American beech" (Fagus grandifolia Ehrh.) como su principal hospedero y las raíces de "bald cypress" (Taxodium distichum (L.) Rich.) como su hospedero secundario. El sinonismo es discutido y una descripción dada del áptero "alienicola". Pheidole moerens (Wheeler) y Solenopsis invicta Buren (Formicidae) han sido encontrados como cuidadores de hormigas.
ISSN:0015-4040
1938-5102
DOI:10.2307/3494723