Rose Aphid
Macrosiphum rosae
This record describes Macrosiphum rosae (species). Recorded family: Aphididae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
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Wikipedia reference for Macrosiphum rosae: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macrosiphum_rosae.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Sternorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Aphidoidea
- Family
- Aphididae (Aphids)
- Subfamily
- Aphidinae
- Tribe
- Macrosiphini
- Genus
- Macrosiphum
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
As the name suggests the aphid is to be found on various types of rose (
Seasonal Activity
Best seen from June to October
Diet and Behavior
Life History
They bear live young as opposed to laying eggs. Can be a pest of cultivated roses.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Common and widespread in Britain.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Macrosiphum rosae. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Hemiptera (true bugs) includes over 80,000 described species across cicadas, aphids, leafhoppers, shield bugs, and bed bugs. Aphids alone cost global agriculture an estimated $2.5 billion annually in crop losses.
Ecological role of the group
Many Hemiptera are essential food sources for birds and predatory insects. Cicadas provide massive nutrient pulses during emergence events - a single Brood X emergence can involve trillions of individuals across 15 states.
Economic and practical significance of the group
The brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys) caused $37 million in apple crop losses in a single year in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region. Bed bug infestations in the U.S. increased by 500% between 2001-2010, costing the hotel industry hundreds of millions annually.
Recorded sources for this group: USDA, EPA, University research. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Rose Aphid (10)
Frequently Asked Questions About Rose Aphid
How big is Rose Aphid?
2mm to 4mm (0.07" to 0.15")
Where is Rose Aphid found?
Habitat: As the name suggests the aphid is to be found on various types of rose (
When is Rose Aphid active?
Rose Aphid: seasonal activity - Best seen from June to October.
What is the life cycle of a Rose Aphid?
They bear live young as opposed to laying eggs. Can be a pest of cultivated roses.