Campion Aphid Group-Brachycaudus lychnidis species group
Brachycaudus lychnidis species group - (B. klugkisti, B. lychnicola and B. lychnidis sensu stricto)
This record describes Brachycaudus lychnidis species group - (B. klugkisti, B. lychnicola and B. lychnidis sensu stricto) (species). Recorded family: Aphididae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Please provide close up image (s) of the aphids and a photo showing whether they were found at the top or bottom of the plant. Most often found on the upper parts of Red Campion plants, but also uses White Campion. All year, but especially late spring and summer. True status of these species in Britain is difficult to determine due to the difficulty of identification. https://influentialpoints.com/Gallery/Brachycaudus_lychnidis_Campion_aphids.htm
Classification
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Most often found on the upper parts of Red Campion plants, but also uses White Campion.
Seasonal Activity
All year, but especially late spring and summer.
Additional species information
Recorded status
True status of these species in Britain is difficult to determine due to the difficulty of identification.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Brachycaudus lychnidis species group - (B. klugkisti, B. lychnicola and B. lychnidis sensu stricto). 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 Campion Aphid Group-Brachycaudus lychnidis species group (8)
Frequently Asked Questions About Campion Aphid Group-Brachycaudus lychnidis species group
What is Campion Aphid Group-Brachycaudus lychnidis species group?
Campion Aphid Group-Brachycaudus lychnidis species group (Brachycaudus lychnidis species group - (B. klugkisti, B. lychnicola and B. lychnidis sensu stricto)) is a species in the family Aphididae, within the order Hemiptera.
Where is Campion Aphid Group-Brachycaudus lychnidis species group found?
Habitat: Most often found on the upper parts of Red Campion plants, but also uses White Campion.
When is Campion Aphid Group-Brachycaudus lychnidis species group active?
Campion Aphid Group-Brachycaudus lychnidis species group: seasonal activity - All year, but especially late spring and summer..