Absinthe Aphid
Macrosiphoniella absinthii
This record describes Macrosiphoniella absinthii (species). Recorded family: Aphididae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
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
- Macrosiphoniella
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Native to northern and central Europe eastward to Siberia and Iran, North Africa and the Mediterranean area. Introduced to the USA, Canada and Argentina.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Absinthe ( Artemisia absinthium ) and related species
Life History
This species does not alternate hosts
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Macrosiphoniella absinthii. 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 Absinthe Aphid (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Matthias Buck
Frequently Asked Questions About Absinthe Aphid
Where is Absinthe Aphid found?
Range: Native to northern and central Europe eastward to Siberia and Iran, North Africa and the Mediterranean area. Introduced to the USA, Canada and Argentina.
What does Absinthe Aphid eat?
The diet of the Absinthe Aphid includes Absinthe ( Artemisia absinthium ) and related species.
What is the life cycle of a Absinthe Aphid?
This species does not alternate hosts