American Viburnum Aphid
Aphis viburniphila
This record describes Aphis viburniphila (species). Recorded family: Aphididae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Caveat: images here may turn out to be a different species
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.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
much of NA
Diet and Behavior
Diet: It feeds on the leaves and stems of some Viburnum spp. (6 spp. recoreded)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Aphis viburniphila Patch 1917
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Aphis viburniphila. 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 American Viburnum Aphid (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Beatriz Moisset; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About American Viburnum Aphid
What is American Viburnum Aphid?
American Viburnum Aphid (Aphis viburniphila) is a species in the family Aphididae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is American Viburnum Aphid?
apterae 1.7-2 mm
Where is American Viburnum Aphid found?
Range: much of NA
What does American Viburnum Aphid eat?
The diet of the American Viburnum Aphid includes It feeds on the leaves and stems of some Viburnum spp. (6 spp. recoreded).