Sinomegoura citricola
is an Australasian aphid species that feeds on a variety of plant species.
Common names. None recognized.
Distribution. This aphid is found in Asia and Australia, but recently found in California.
Host associations. It has a relatively broad host range, having been recorded from species of over 33 plant families.
Economic importance. It is particularly important on citrus, avocado, fig, mango, and tea, but also attacks a variety of ornamentals such as birch, oak, and pine, and others. It has not been implicated in the transmission of any plant virus.
See also. Taxonomy at Aphid Species File. Aphids on the World's Plants. Literature references.
