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Maisblattlaus

Rhopalosiphum maidis

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus, Taiwan), Europe (26 countries), and North America (United States).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)
Class
Insecta (Insekten)
Order
Hemiptera (Schnabelkerfe)
Family
Aphididae
Genus
Rhopalosiphum
Species
Rhopalosiphum maidis (Maisblattlaus)

Names in Other Languages

French puceron du maïs
German Maisblattlaus

Similar Species in Rhopalosiphum

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Haferlaus
Rhopalosiphum padi
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Sumpfpflanzenlaus
Rhopalosiphum nymphaeae
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rice root aphid
Rhopalosiphum rufiabdominale
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apple grain aphid
Rhopalosiphum oxyacanthae
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Maisblattlaus?
The scientific name of Maisblattlaus is Rhopalosiphum maidis. It belongs to the genus Rhopalosiphum.
Where does Maisblattlaus live?
Maisblattlaus is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus, Taiwan), Europe (26 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Albania, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece.
What family does Maisblattlaus belong to?
Maisblattlaus (Rhopalosiphum maidis) belongs to the genus Rhopalosiphum, which is part of the taxonomic family Aphididae.
What kingdom does Maisblattlaus belong to?
Maisblattlaus (Rhopalosiphum maidis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Maisblattlaus?
The closest relatives of Maisblattlaus in the genus Rhopalosiphum include Haferlaus, Sumpfpflanzenlaus, rice root aphid, apple grain aphid.

Native Range — 29 Countries

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Genus Rhopalosiphum — 5 Species

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Haferlaus
Rhopalosiphum padi
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Maisblattlaus
Rhopalosiphum maidis
NE
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Sumpfpflanzenlaus
Rhopalosiphum nymphaeae
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rice root aphid
Rhopalosiphum rufiabdominale
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apple grain aphid
Rhopalosiphum oxyacanthae
NE
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