The first detection of the poplar bark aphid, <scp><i>Pterocomma populeum</i></scp> (Hemiptera: Aphididae), in Australia
Abstract Pterocomma (Hemiptera: Aphidinae) are large aphids found across the northern hemisphere on various willow ( Salix ) and poplar ( Populus ) trees. We provide the first records of the Poplar Bark Aphid, Pterocomma populeum in Australia from Tasmania and New South Wales, a potential pest of poplar trees. Morphological character measurements and DNA ( cytochrome oxidase subunit 1 ) sequences are provided along with discussions around difficulties in species separation.
Authors
- Monica Kehoe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6210-4364)
- Cameron Brumley
- Eric Maw
- Robert G. Foottit
- Stefania Bertazzoni
Institutions
- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (CA)
- Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Austral Entomology
- Published
- 2024-09-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/aen.12715
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Insect-Plant Interactions and Control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.54
Funders
- Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Government of Western Australia