Ivy Aphid
Aphis hederae
This record describes Aphis hederae (species). Recorded family: Aphididae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
The apterae of Aphis hederae are dark greenish. The antennae are mostly pale, only darkened from the middle of segment 5 to the apex. The alate has strong transverse dark bands on most tergites. (see link below for further information) Please provide close-up photograph of the aphids and state the host plant. Aphis hederae feeds on Ivy ( Hedera helix ) living on the young shoots and foliage. The ivy aphid does not host alternate. Sexual forms occur in autumn with apterous or alate males. Eggs laid in autumn hatch in spring. True status in Britain is difficult to determine due to lack of records. https://influentialpoints.com/Gallery/Aphis_hederae_ivy_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
- Aphidinae
- Tribe
- Aphidini
- Genus
- Aphis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Aphis hederae feeds on Ivy (
Seasonal Activity
Spring to autumn.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
The ivy aphid does not host alternate. Sexual forms occur in autumn with apterous or alate males. Eggs laid in autumn hatch in spring.
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 Aphis hederae. 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 Ivy Aphid (7)
Frequently Asked Questions About Ivy Aphid
What is Ivy Aphid?
Ivy Aphid (Aphis hederae) is a species in the family Aphididae, within the order Hemiptera.
Where is Ivy Aphid found?
Habitat: Aphis hederae feeds on Ivy (
When is Ivy Aphid active?
Ivy Aphid: seasonal activity - Spring to autumn..
What is the life cycle of a Ivy Aphid?
The ivy aphid does not host alternate. Sexual forms occur in autumn with apterous or alate males. Eggs laid in autumn hatch in spring.