Hyalopterus pruni
This record describes Hyalopterus pruni (species). Recorded family: Aphididae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
The Hyalopterus pruni aptera is a small to medium sized aphid, with an elongate shape. It is usually pale green with a fine darker green mottling, covered with wax meal, but on the summer host (reeds) there are dusky red as well as green forms. Aphid records cannot always be confirmed from images. Associated with Prunus species (all year) and reeds (especially Common Reed ( Phragmites australis ) in the summer. The eggs of Hyalopterus pruni overwinter on Prunus species. They hatch in April. The population of Hyalopterus on plum continues to increase through June and July, and many aphids may remain on plum all year rather than migrating to the secondary host. Others move to the summer host (reeds) and on this host the species exhibits colour polymorphism, with two colour forms - green and dark red. True status in Britain is difficult to determine to lack of records. https://influentialpoints.com/Gallery/Hyalopterus_pruni_Mealy_Plum_Aphid.htm No additional images available for this species.
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
- Aphidini
- Genus
- Hyalopterus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Associated with Prunus species (all year) and reeds (especially Common Reed (
Seasonal Activity
April to September.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
The eggs of
Additional species information
Recorded status
True status in Britain is difficult to determine to lack of records.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Hyalopterus pruni. 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 Hyalopterus pruni (7)
Frequently Asked Questions About Hyalopterus pruni
What is Hyalopterus pruni?
Hyalopterus pruni is a species in the family Aphididae, within the order Hemiptera.
Where is Hyalopterus pruni found?
Habitat: Associated with Prunus species (all year) and reeds (especially Common Reed (
When is Hyalopterus pruni active?
Hyalopterus pruni: seasonal activity - April to September..
What is the life cycle of a Hyalopterus pruni?
The eggs of