Small Chicory Aphid
Aphis intybi
This record describes Aphis intybi (species). Recorded family: Aphididae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
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
- Aphidini
- Genus
- Aphis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Wild chicory ( Cichorium intybus )
Life History
On young growth of Cichorium intybus in spring, and later at stem bases in ant shelters.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Aphis intybi Koch 1855
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Aphis intybi. 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 Small Chicory Aphid (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Claude Pilon
Frequently Asked Questions About Small Chicory Aphid
How big is Small Chicory Aphid?
1.2‒2.3 mm
What does Small Chicory Aphid eat?
The diet of the Small Chicory Aphid includes Wild chicory ( Cichorium intybus ).
What is the life cycle of a Small Chicory Aphid?
On young growth of Cichorium intybus in spring, and later at stem bases in ant shelters.