Hysteroneura setariae (Thomas)

Taxonomic position

Insecta: Hemiptera: Sternorrhyncha: Aphidoidea: Aphididae

Common name

Rusty plum aphid

Habitat / Crop(s) damaged

It occurs mainly on the members of the family Poaceae like ragi, maize, sugarcane, grasses, etc.

Pest status

Known to trasmit viral diseases.

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