Lime Aphid
Eucallipterus tiliae
This record describes Eucallipterus tiliae (species). Recorded family: Aphididae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
All adult viviparae of Eucallipterus tiliae are alates (winged) The body is pale yellow with black markings, including lateral stripes on head and prothorax and two rows of black dorsal abdominal spots. The forewing has a dark front edge and dark spots at the tips of the oblique veins. The body length of winged female E. tiliae is 1.88 to 3 mm. Immatures are boldly spotted with black on yellow or orange. Good photographs required. Please also state the host species. May be found on the leaves of Lime species. Alate males and apterous oviparae develop in mid-late summer, earlier in the year than in most species. This species seems to be widespread in Britain. Numbers increase continuously over the growing season of the host plant, and because of the gregarious nature of these insects large aggregations are common. https://influentialpoints.com/Gallery/Eucallipterus_tiliae_Common_lime_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
- Calaphidinae
- Tribe
- Panaphidini
- Genus
- Eucallipterus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
May be found on the leaves of Lime species.
Seasonal Activity
Alate males and apterous oviparae develop in mid-late summer, earlier in the year than in most species.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
It does not host alternate.
Additional species information
Recorded status
This species seems to be widespread in Britain. Numbers increase continuously over the growing season of the host plant, and because of the gregarious nature of these insects large aggregations are common.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Eucallipterus tiliae. 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 Lime Aphid (10)
Frequently Asked Questions About Lime Aphid
What is Lime Aphid?
Lime Aphid (Eucallipterus tiliae) is a species in the family Aphididae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Lime Aphid?
of winged female
Where is Lime Aphid found?
Habitat: May be found on the leaves of Lime species.
When is Lime Aphid active?
Lime Aphid: seasonal activity - Alate males and apterous oviparae develop in mid-late summer, earlier in the year than in most species..
What is the life cycle of a Lime Aphid?
It does not host alternate.