Aleurochiton forbesii
This record describes Aleurochiton forbesii (species). Recorded family: Aleyrodidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult: General color of body yellow; legs and antennae paler; wings white, unmarked; venation typical for Aleurochiton • pupae of the first or early summer brood almost colorless [...] Mature specimens in the fall are generally dark brown and blackish, with large, irregular, semitransparent spotsm
Wikipedia reference for Aleurochiton forbesii: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aleurochiton_forbesii.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Sternorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Aleyrodoidea
- Family
- Aleyrodidae (Whiteflies)
- Subfamily
- Aleyrodinae
- Genus
- Aleurochiton
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Maple trees
Geographic Range
Canada; e.US (NY‒FL to WI‒MO)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Aceraceae: Acer platanoides , Acer rubrum , Acer saccharinum , Acer sp.; Aquifoliaceae: Ilex coriacea , Ilex glabra .
Life History
at the latitude of Washington, and probably elsewhere, there are two broods of pupae each season ; pupae hibernate.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Aleurochiton forbesii (Ashmead 1893)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Aleurochiton forbesii. 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 Aleurochiton forbesii (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Claude Pilon; Additional contributions by ceiseman , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Aleurochiton forbesii
What is Aleurochiton forbesii?
Aleurochiton forbesii is a species in the family Aleyrodidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Aleurochiton forbesii?
Pupal case 1.45⨯1 mm , adult female 1.5 mm
How do you identify Aleurochiton forbesii?
Adult: General color of body yellow; legs and antennae paler; wings white, unmarked; venation typical for Aleurochiton • pupae of the first or early summer brood almost colorless [...] Mature specimens in the fall are generally dark brown and blackish, with large, irregular, semitransparent spotsm
Where is Aleurochiton forbesii found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Maple trees |
| Range | Canada; e.US (NY‒FL to WI‒MO) |
What does Aleurochiton forbesii eat?
The diet of the Aleurochiton forbesii includes Aceraceae: Acer platanoides , Acer rubrum , Acer saccharinum , Acer sp.; Aquifoliaceae: Ilex coriacea , Ilex glabra ..
What is the life cycle of a Aleurochiton forbesii?
at the latitude of Washington, and probably elsewhere, there are two broods of pupae each season ; pupae hibernate.