Unveiling hidden diversity: new records of Chaitophorus (Hemiptera, Aphididae) in Korea from historical specimens

Authors: Choi, Hwalran Countries: North Korea, South Korea DOI: 10.3897/BDJ.13.e150852 Published: Jan. 1, 2025 Source: Biodiversity Data Journal OpenAlex: View in OpenAlex

Collection: Pensoft Publishers

Keywords: aphids · Topics: Insect-Plant Interactions and Control, Plant and animal studies, Insect and Pesticide Research

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The aphid genus Chaitophorus Koch, 1854 (Hemiptera, Aphididae, Chaitophorinae) has been studied in Korea from historical specimens.Korean Chaitophorus aphids have been confirmed, including four new records: C. horii Takahashi, 1939; C. leucomelas Koch, 1854; C. salijaponicus Essig and Kuwana, 1918; and C. tremulae Koch, 1854. These four newly-recorded species are described with biometric measurements and illustrations. A modified taxonomic key for Korean Chaitophorus spp. is presented.

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