Acyrthosiphon gossypii, the melon aphid or cotton aphid, is an aphid in the superfamily Aphidoidea in the order Hemiptera. It is a true bug and sucks sap from plants. It is found from India, Sri Lanka, Cameroon, and South Africa.
Host Normally host in Sesbania grandiflora.
Economic importance It is known to be a major insect pest on cotton plants and melon fruits.
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