Spotted Willow‒Angelica Aphid
Cavariella konoi
This record describes Cavariella konoi (species). Recorded family: Aphididae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Apterae in spring colonies on Salix are green or yellowish-green, often with two darker green longitudinal stripes
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
- Macrosiphini
- Genus
- Cavariella
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
holarctic
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Cavariella konoi Takahashi 1939
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Cavariella konoi. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Spotted Willow‒Angelica Aphid
What is Spotted Willow‒Angelica Aphid?
Spotted Willow‒Angelica Aphid (Cavariella konoi) is a species in the family Aphididae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Spotted Willow‒Angelica Aphid?
apterae 1.6‒2.9 mm
How do you identify Spotted Willow‒Angelica Aphid?
Apterae in spring colonies on Salix are green or yellowish-green, often with two darker green longitudinal stripes
Where is Spotted Willow‒Angelica Aphid found?
Range: holarctic