Brevicoryne

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Brevicoryne
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Hemiptera Suborder: Homoptera Superfamily: Aphidoidea Family: Aphididae

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Brevicoryne is a genus of aphid insect that contains many pest insects.

Contents 1 Hosts 2 Eggs 3 Nymphs 4 Adults 5 Parasites 6 Sources 7 See also

[edit] Hosts

Wide ranging, with many members of the Brassicaceae (cruciferous vegetables) included.

[edit] Eggs

[edit] Nymphs

[edit] Adults

Distinguished from the nymph (or allate) by their darker body. May or may not exhibit wings.

[edit] Parasites

Many species of wasps parasitize the juvenile (nymph); injecting their eggs using their ovipositor creating what are colloquially called 'mummies' because of their desiccated appearance.

[edit] Sources

• http://www.extento.hawaii.edu/Kbase/crop/Type/brevicor.htm

[edit] See also

• Pest
• Biodiversity