Callipterinella tuberculata
This record describes Callipterinella tuberculata (species). Recorded family: Aphididae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Callipterinella tuberculata apterae are usually yellowish with a brown head, a reddish-brown dorsal band over the front of the abdomen and a dark quadratic patch on abdominal tergites 4-6. However, the dark markings are very variable. The body length of C. tuberculata apterae is 2.3 to 2.5 mm. Good photographs required. Please also state the host species. Found in colonies on young growth and scattered on older leaves of Silver Birch ( Betula pendula ). Apterous males and oviparae are found in September. Callipterinella tuberculata spends its entire life cycle on Betula pendula and related species. It lays its eggs at the base of developing buds in autumn. True status in Britain is difficult to determine due to lack of records. https://influentialpoints.com/Gallery/Callipterinella_tuberculata_Red_banded_birch_aphid.htm No additional images available for this species.
Classification
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Found in colonies on young growth and scattered on older leaves of Silver Birch (
Seasonal Activity
Apterous males and oviparae are found in September.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Callipterinella tuberculata
Additional species information
Recorded status
True status in Britain is difficult to determine due to lack of records.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Callipterinella tuberculata. 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 Callipterinella tuberculata (3)
Frequently Asked Questions About Callipterinella tuberculata
What is Callipterinella tuberculata?
Callipterinella tuberculata is a species in the family Aphididae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Callipterinella tuberculata?
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Where is Callipterinella tuberculata found?
Habitat: Found in colonies on young growth and scattered on older leaves of Silver Birch (
When is Callipterinella tuberculata active?
Callipterinella tuberculata: seasonal activity - Apterous males and oviparae are found in September..
What is the life cycle of a Callipterinella tuberculata?
Callipterinella tuberculata