Prociphilus
Prociphilus is an aphid genus of the subfamily Eriosomatinae, which cause the plants they attack to produce galls. The aphids reside and feed within the gall. There are around 50 species in this genus. The appearance of "Prociphilus oriens" is often said to presage the first snowfall in Hokkaido and Tohoku. "Prociphilus oriens" is commonly called , literally translating to "snow bug", in Japan. Species. These species belong to the genus "Prociphilus": In popular culture. A list of depictions of genus "Prociphilus" in popular culture: