Aleuroplatus gelatinosus
This record describes Aleuroplatus gelatinosus (species). Recorded family: Aleyrodidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Extensive identification notes and photos, esp. with respect to differentiating between A. gelatinosus and A. coronata can be found in Walker, et al. 2008 .
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
- Aleuroplatus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Life cycle data in Walker et al. 2008 .
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Aleuroplatus gelatinosus. 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 Aleuroplatus gelatinosus (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Ken Schneider; Additional contributions by Aaron Schusteff
Frequently Asked Questions About Aleuroplatus gelatinosus
What is Aleuroplatus gelatinosus?
Aleuroplatus gelatinosus is a species in the family Aleyrodidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Aleuroplatus gelatinosus?
Extensive identification notes and photos, esp. with respect to differentiating between A. gelatinosus and A. coronata can be found in Walker, et al. 2008 .
What is the life cycle of a Aleuroplatus gelatinosus?
Life cycle data in Walker et al. 2008 .