Molecular identity of Stomaphis quercus (Hemiptera: Aphidoidea: Lachnidae) and description of a new species

The two species of the genus Stomaphis feeding on oak and birch, respectively, although morphologically similar, are considered to be separate species. However, the birch-feeding S. betulae Mamontova is considered to be a synonym of the oak and birch feeding S. quercus (L.) by some authors. The purp...

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Main Authors: Lukasz DEPA, Ewa MRÓZ, Karol SZAWARYN
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science 2012-07-01
Series:European Journal of Entomology
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Online Access:https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-201203-0018_Molecular_identity_of_Stomaphis_quercus_Hemiptera_Aphidoidea_Lachnidae_and_description_of_a_new_species.php