Common Maple Aphid
Periphyllus testudinaceus
This record describes Periphyllus testudinaceus (species). Recorded family: Aphididae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
In the winged form of this aphid (alate) the pterostigma on the wing is brown, rather than black. Widespread but under recorded in Britain. https://influentialpoints.com/Gallery/Periphyllus_testudinaceus_Common_Periphyllus_Aphid.htm
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Sternorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Aphidoidea
- Family
- Aphididae (Aphids)
- Subfamily
- Chaitophorinae
- Tribe
- Chaitophorini
- Genus
- Periphyllus (Maple aphids)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Associated with various maple species.
Seasonal Activity
Spring and summer.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Widespread but under recorded in Britain.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Periphyllus testudinaceus. 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 Common Maple Aphid (10)
Frequently Asked Questions About Common Maple Aphid
What is Common Maple Aphid?
Common Maple Aphid (Periphyllus testudinaceus) is a species in the family Aphididae, within the order Hemiptera.
Where is Common Maple Aphid found?
Habitat: Associated with various maple species.
When is Common Maple Aphid active?
Common Maple Aphid: seasonal activity - Spring and summer..