Aphids (Homoptera: Aphididae) Colonizing Cotton in the United States

Authors

Manya B. Stoetzel, Systematic Entomology Laboratory, Agricultural Research Service U.S. Department of Agriculture, Beltsville, MD 20705 USA
Gary L. Miller, Systematic Entomology Laboratory, Agricultural Research Service U.S. Department of Agriculture, Beltsville, MD 20705 USAFollow
Patti J. O’Brien, O’Brien Agricultural Services, 2485 Mourning Dove, Greenville, MS 38701
J. B. Graves, Department of Entomology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803

Date of this Version

6-1996

Comments

Published in Florida Entomologist 79(2) June, 1996.

Abstract

Eight aphid species known to colonize cotton in the United States are described and illustrated. A brief summary of taxonomic characteristics, usual hosts, and distribution within the United States are given for each species. Pictorial and dichotomous keys are included to aid personnel charged with detection, identification, and control of aphids associated with cotton in the United States.