Small American Raspberry Aphid
Aphis rubicola
This record describes Aphis rubicola (species). Recorded family: Aphididae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Apterae are pale yellowish green, with pale appendages.
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: On leaves and shoot apices of Rubus idaeus var. strigosus and R. occidentalis in North America.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Aphis rubicola Oestlund
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Aphis rubicola. 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 American Raspberry Aphid (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Claude Pilon
Frequently Asked Questions About Small American Raspberry Aphid
What is Small American Raspberry Aphid?
Small American Raspberry Aphid (Aphis rubicola) is a species in the family Aphididae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Small American Raspberry Aphid?
0.6 - 1.2 mm
How do you identify Small American Raspberry Aphid?
Apterae are pale yellowish green, with pale appendages.
What does Small American Raspberry Aphid eat?
The diet of the Small American Raspberry Aphid includes On leaves and shoot apices of Rubus idaeus var. strigosus and R. occidentalis in North America..