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corn leaf aphid

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 (Animals)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class
Insecta (Insects)
Order
Hemiptera (Hemiptera)
Family
Aphididae
Genus
Rhopalosiphum
Species
Rhopalosiphum maidis (corn leaf aphid)

Names in Other Languages

French puceron du maïs
German Maisblattlaus

Similar Species in Rhopalosiphum

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apple grain aphid
Rhopalosiphum oxyacanthae
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bird cherry-oat aphid
Rhopalosiphum padi
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rice root aphid
Rhopalosiphum rufiabdominale
Not Evaluated
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waterlily aphid
Rhopalosiphum nymphaeae
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of corn leaf aphid?
The scientific name of corn leaf aphid is Rhopalosiphum maidis. It belongs to the genus Rhopalosiphum.
Where does corn leaf aphid live?
corn leaf aphid 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 corn leaf aphid belong to?
corn leaf aphid (Rhopalosiphum maidis) belongs to the genus Rhopalosiphum, which is part of the taxonomic family Aphididae.
What kingdom does corn leaf aphid belong to?
corn leaf aphid (Rhopalosiphum maidis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of corn leaf aphid?
The closest relatives of corn leaf aphid in the genus Rhopalosiphum include apple grain aphid, bird cherry-oat aphid, rice root aphid, waterlily aphid.

Native Range — 29 Countries

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Genus Rhopalosiphum — 5 Species

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apple grain aphid
Rhopalosiphum oxyacanthae
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bird cherry-oat aphid
Rhopalosiphum padi
NE
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corn leaf aphid
Rhopalosiphum maidis
NE
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rice root aphid
Rhopalosiphum rufiabdominale
NE 🐾
waterlily aphid
Rhopalosiphum nymphaeae
NE
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