Hoplochaitophorus quercicola
This record describes Hoplochaitophorus quercicola (species). Recorded family: Aphididae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Apterae are greenish with dark dorsal markings. Spinelike dorsal setae and the association with oak are distinctive. It occurs on both sides of leaves along the veins.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Sternorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Aphidoidea
- Family
- Aphididae (Aphids)
- Subfamily
- Calaphidinae
- Tribe
- Panaphidini
- Genus
- Hoplochaitophorus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Recorded from various Quercus spp. ( alba , macrocarpa , prinus , rubra , etc.) in North America (except north-west) .
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Hoplochaitophorus quercicola (Monell 1879)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Hoplochaitophorus quercicola. 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 Hoplochaitophorus quercicola (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Claude Pilon
Frequently Asked Questions About Hoplochaitophorus quercicola
What is Hoplochaitophorus quercicola?
Hoplochaitophorus quercicola is a species in the family Aphididae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Hoplochaitophorus quercicola?
1.8-2.1 mm
How do you identify Hoplochaitophorus quercicola?
Apterae are greenish with dark dorsal markings. Spinelike dorsal setae and the association with oak are distinctive.
What does Hoplochaitophorus quercicola eat?
The diet of the Hoplochaitophorus quercicola includes Recorded from various Quercus spp. ( alba , macrocarpa , prinus , rubra , etc.) in North America (except north-west) ..