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cotton aphid
Aphis gossypii
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<speciesfyi-species slug="cotton-aphid"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (4 countries), Europe (29 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Fiji, Micronesia).
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Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Animals)
Phylum
Arthropoda
(Arthropods)
Class
Insecta
(Insects)
Order
Hemiptera
(Hemiptera)
Family
Aphididae
Genus
Aphis
Species
Aphis gossypii
(cotton aphid)
Names in Other Languages
French
puceron du melon
German
Gurkenblattlaus
Similar Species in Aphis
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Aphid
Aphis craccae
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Aphid
Aphis polygonata
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Aphid
Aphis rumicis
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Aphid
Aphis ruborum
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Aphis genistae
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Aphid
Aphis urticata
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bean aphid
Aphis fabae
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Broom aphid
Aphis cytisorum
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of cotton aphid?
The scientific name of cotton aphid is Aphis gossypii. It belongs to the genus Aphis.
Where does cotton aphid live?
cotton aphid is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (4 countries), Europe (29 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Fiji, Micronesia).. Countries include Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Fiji, Finland.
What family does cotton aphid belong to?
cotton aphid (Aphis gossypii) belongs to the genus Aphis, which is part of the taxonomic family Aphididae.
What kingdom does cotton aphid belong to?
cotton aphid (Aphis gossypii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of cotton aphid?
The closest relatives of cotton aphid in the genus Aphis include Aphid, Aphid, Aphid, Aphid, Aphid.
Genus Aphis — 20 Species
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Aphid
Aphis craccae
Aphid
Aphis ruborum
Aphid
Aphis genistae
Aphid
Aphis polygonata
Aphid
Aphis rumicis
Aphid
Aphis urticata
bean aphid
Aphis fabae
Broom aphid
Aphis cytisorum
buckthorn aphid
Aphis nasturtii
Cactus aphid
Aphis sedi
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cotton aphid
Aphis gossypii
cowpea aphid
Aphis craccivora
Cowpea aphid
Aphis loti
Elder aphid
Aphis sambuci
Hairy willowherb aphid
Aphis praeterita
ivy aphid
Aphis hederae
Oleander Aphid
Aphis nerii
spirea aphid
Aphis spiraecola
strawberry root aphid
Aphis forbesi
Umbrella aphid
Aphis umbrella
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