Rosy Apple Aphid
Dysaphis plantaginea
This record describes Dysaphis plantaginea (species). Recorded family: Aphididae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
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Terms from the source record, grouped for readability. Broad terms such as size or location are not measurements or a confirmed range.
Classification
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Galls can be found where Apple trees occur.
Seasonal Activity
Galls may be found when Apple is in leaf
Additional species information
Recorded status
True status in Britain is difficult to determine due to lack of records.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Dysaphis plantaginea. 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 Rosy Apple Aphid (6)
Frequently Asked Questions About Rosy Apple Aphid
How big is Rosy Apple Aphid?
2mm to 3mm (0.07" to 0.11")
Where is Rosy Apple Aphid found?
Habitat: Galls can be found where Apple trees occur.
When is Rosy Apple Aphid active?
Rosy Apple Aphid: seasonal activity - Galls may be found when Apple is in leaf.