Ceratopemphigus zehntneri

(Ceratopemphigus zehntneri)

Description

Ceratopemphigus zehntneri, is an aphid in the superfamily Aphidoidea in the order Hemiptera. It is a true bug and sucks sap from plants. It is known to form galls on Ligustrum robustum. It is one of two endemic aphids on Sri Lanka.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Insecta

Order:Hemiptera

Family:Aphididae

Genus:Ceratopemphigus

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