Baeopelma foersteri
This record describes Baeopelma foersteri (species). Recorded family: Psyllidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
A large green psyllid associated with Alder, length c.4 mm. It has short roudned genal cones and the females have very long orange-brown terminalia. The forewings are yellowish, and have pale veins. Psylla alni is also associated with Alder but is larger and the forewings have dark veins Close up photographs to show wing veins required. Note host plant Locally common (ref.: British Bugs website; link below) https://www.britishbugs.org.uk/homoptera/Psylloidea/Psylla_foersteri.html No additional images available for this species.
Classification
Habitat and Range
Habitat
On Alder.
Seasonal Activity
Adult: June to September.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Locally common (ref.: British Bugs website; link below)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Baeopelma foersteri. 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 Baeopelma foersteri (3)
Frequently Asked Questions About Baeopelma foersteri
What is Baeopelma foersteri?
Baeopelma foersteri is a species in the family Psyllidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Baeopelma foersteri?
c.4 mm. It has short roudned genal cones and the females have very long orange-brown terminalia. The forewings are yellowish, and have pale veins.
Where is Baeopelma foersteri found?
Habitat: On Alder.
When is Baeopelma foersteri active?
Baeopelma foersteri: seasonal activity - Adult: June to September..