The Anatomy of Siphonophora rosarum, Walk., the “Green-fly” pest of the Rose-tree

Abstract

When beginning this investigation it was my intention to make a comparison between the anatomy of the apterous viviparous form and that of the winged viviparous form, to ascertain what differences were present corresponding with the difference in habit of the Aphis in these two stages. I found, however, that the literature bearing on the group to which S. rosarum belongs, was somewhat scanty, and as a rule, rather out of date. It therefore became necessary, before undertaking the comparative work, to obtain a somewhat more complete account of the general anatomy. It is with this idea in view that the following paper has been written; but, as will be seen on perusing it, much more attention has been given to the internal anatomy than to the external parts. It is my intention, now that this first part of the task is completed, to take up my original project. I desire to take this opportunity of expressing my gratitude to Professor Bridge, Mr A. E. Shipley, F.R.S., Mr Doncaster and Mr Collinge for the valuable assistance and advice they have given me whilst this work has been in progress.