Determined aphid species from Ardahan Province with three new records for Türkiye aphid (Hemiptera: Aphidoidea) fauna

Aphids extend their distribution by reaching large numbers in a short time, thanks to their characteristic feature of both cyclical parthenogenesis and telescoping generations. Also, aphid has a close relationship with their host plants and any changes in host plant features effect aphid distribution. Thus recently, aphid species have been distributed outside their original geographical areas. The study conducted in Ardahan province in June-July, 2022 and fifteen aphid species and one subspecies were recorded. Chaitophorus hokkaidensis Higuchi, 1972, Macrosiphoniella subterranea (Koch, 1855) and Macrosiphoniella (Sinosiphoniella) yomogicola (Matsumura, 1917) were determined as new records for Türkiye aphid fauna. The number of the aphid species was risen to 678 with these new records. The findings of this study, in accordance with the predictions made by aphid researchers, are an indication that it will not be a surprise if more species are added to the Turkish aphid fauna with more detailed faunistic research.