Prociphilus

Translingual thumb|Many Prociphilus xylostei species on a European fly honeysuckle (Lonicera xylosteum species), after which they were taxonomically named. Etymology Suffixed with mul -philus liking, loving. mul First component unknown. Possible candidates include: grc πρώξ dewdrop, which would make sense given their small size. la procus infatuator, possibly relating to mating habits? Less likely candidates are: la prox interjection by your leave, though by nature aphids tend not to move very much, also doesn't make semantic sense with the -philus suffix. grc πρόξ roe deer, though these aphids do not commonly interact with deer. Also, the intermediate -i- suggests a Latin root, as an Ancient Greek root's interfix would more likely be -o-. Proper noun m 1 genus family Aphididae certain woolly aphids Derived terms mul Diprociphilus genus Grylloprociphilus genus Neoprociphilus genus Paraprociphilus subgenus See also Q7247417 1 mul Aphids