''Lipaphis pseudobrassicae'' is an
aphid of the
family Aphididae.
Its
common name
In biology, a common name of a taxon or organism (also known as a vernacular name, English name, colloquial name, country name, popular name, or farmer's name) is a name that is based on the normal language of everyday life; and is often contrast ...
is turnip aphid.
The aphid can feed on multiple ''
Brassica'' species, including ''
Brassica juncea'', ''
Brassica campestris
''Brassica rapa'' is a plant species growing in various widely cultivated forms including the turnip (a root vegetable); napa cabbage, bomdong, bok choy, and rapini.
''Brassica rapa'' subsp. ''oleifera'' is an oilseed which has many common nam ...
'', as well as wild hosts such as ''Rorippa indica''. Aphids from crop plants are often heavier and grow faster.
References
Hemiptera of Australia
Macrosiphini
Insects described in 1914
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