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Poplar Spiral Gall Aphid

Pemphigus spyrothecae

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Hemiptera ›Family: Aphididae ›Genus: Pemphigus

About

Pemphigus spyrothecae, or the poplar spiral gall aphid, is a social insect which exhibits apparent altruistic behaviors. The aphids form galls and act as colony defenders, at times sacrificing their own lives to do so. It has been shown that colony defense is more likely in habitats that are difficult to obtain and can hold a large number of individuals. These gall locations are so crucial because plants have a short window in which a gall...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Poplar Spiral Gall Aphid?
The scientific name of Poplar Spiral Gall Aphid is Pemphigus spyrothecae.
What is the conservation status of Poplar Spiral Gall Aphid?
The Poplar Spiral Gall Aphid has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Poplar Spiral Gall Aphid belong to?
Poplar Spiral Gall Aphid belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Poplar Spiral Gall Aphid belong to?
Poplar Spiral Gall Aphid belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Poplar Spiral Gall Aphid belong to?
Poplar Spiral Gall Aphid belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Poplar Spiral Gall Aphid belong to?
Poplar Spiral Gall Aphid belongs to the order Hemiptera.
What family does Poplar Spiral Gall Aphid belong to?
Poplar Spiral Gall Aphid belongs to the family Aphididae.
What genus does Poplar Spiral Gall Aphid belong to?
Poplar Spiral Gall Aphid belongs to the genus Pemphigus.