Report of the turnip aphid, Lipaphis erysimi (Kaltenbach, 1843) from Missouri, USA

Abstract

The turnip aphid, Lipaphis erysimi (Kaltenbach, 1843), is one of the most destructive pests in the United States. It has been reported in 33 states, but had not been reported in the state of Missouri. In this study we report this species for the first time in Missouri.

Keywords

• Cauliflower mosaic virus (CaMV)
• Lipaphis erysimi
• turnip aphid
• virus vector