Title: Formation of population structure in aphids and methods of its estimation using the example of Rhopalosiphum padi (Hemiptera: Aphididae) (part 1)
Abstract: The text of the article is presented in 2 parts. In the first part the article provides a brief overview of clonal diversity, reproductive and wing polymorphisms and environmental polyphenisms, specificity of their development and role in reproduction success of aphid clones. The aim of the work, characteristics of the main object Rhopalosiphum padi (L.), or bird cherry-oat aphid and the research methodology are indicated.