Myzus ornatus

Myzus ornatus, the ornate aphid or violet aphid, is an aphid in the order Hemiptera. It is a true bug and sucks sap from plants. It is an invasive species.

Host plants

It is known to live on both wild and domesticated cherry varieties. Also Astrantia pontica.

References

• http://aphid.aphidnet.org/Myzus_ornatus.php
• http://influentialpoints.com/Gallery/Myzus_ornatus_Ornate_aphid_Violet_aphid.htm
• https://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=200634