Acyrthosiphon macrosiphum
This record describes Acyrthosiphon macrosiphum (species). Recorded family: Aphididae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
Yellow-green in life.
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
- Acyrthosiphon
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
USA (California, Colorado, Utah, Oregon, Montana) and Canada (British Columbia, Saskatchewan)
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Holocyclic
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Acyrthosiphon macrosiphum. 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 Acyrthosiphon macrosiphum (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Charley Eiseman; Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset
Frequently Asked Questions About Acyrthosiphon macrosiphum
How do you identify Acyrthosiphon macrosiphum?
Yellow-green in life.
Where is Acyrthosiphon macrosiphum found?
Range: USA (California, Colorado, Utah, Oregon, Montana) and Canada (British Columbia, Saskatchewan)
What is the life cycle of a Acyrthosiphon macrosiphum?
Holocyclic