species 22 observations

Wild Lettuce Aphid

Uroleucon pseudambrosiae

Field notes

Uroleucon pseudambrosiae is a species of aphid in the family Aphididae.

It feeds on wild lettuce (Lactuca spp.), pilewort (Erechtites hieracifolia), dandelion (Taraxacum), and Sonchus asper. It is found in North America. It can serve as a vector for watermelon mosaic virus.

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Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided