Liosomaphis berberidis
This record describes Liosomaphis berberidis (species). Recorded family: Aphididae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
The alate Liosomaphis berberidis has the head, thorax, antennae and tips of legs darker than in the apterous viviparous female. Some tergites may have pale marginal and dorsal sclerites, sometimes fused into cross bands. L. berberidis apterae are greenish yellow or reddish orange (see pictures below) with a slight wax powdering. Please provide good, close-up photographs. The Barberry Aphid does not host alternate and lives on the underside of leaves of Barberry and Oregon-grape. Liosomaphis berberidis is not attended by ants. True status in Britain is difficult to determine due to lack of records. https://influentialpoints.com/Gallery/Liosomaphis_berberidis_Barberry_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
- Macrosiphini
- Genus
- Liosomaphis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
The Barberry Aphid does not host alternate and lives on the underside of leaves of Barberry and Oregon-grape.
Seasonal Activity
Summer and early autumn.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Liosomaphis berberidis is not attended by ants.
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 Liosomaphis berberidis. 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 Liosomaphis berberidis (4)
Frequently Asked Questions About Liosomaphis berberidis
What is Liosomaphis berberidis?
Liosomaphis berberidis is a species in the family Aphididae, within the order Hemiptera.
Where is Liosomaphis berberidis found?
Habitat: The Barberry Aphid does not host alternate and lives on the underside of leaves of Barberry and Oregon-grape.
When is Liosomaphis berberidis active?
Liosomaphis berberidis: seasonal activity - Summer and early autumn..
What is the life cycle of a Liosomaphis berberidis?
Liosomaphis berberidis is not attended by ants.