Monaphis antennata
This record describes Monaphis antennata (species). Recorded family: Aphididae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
All viviparae alate. Very large ventrally flattened, highly cryptic green aphids with relatively short legs and very long, conspicuously blackish antennae, and an elongate dark pterostigma. Males alate, smaller than viviparae and red in life. Oviparae green, dorsally very convex, head and prothorax brown. (Stroyan 1977)
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
- Calaphidini
- Genus
- Monaphis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Living solitarily on the leaves of Betula spp. the immature stadia typically sitting appressed to the midrib on the upperside of the leaf. (Stroyan 1977)
Geographic Range
native to Eurasia, introduced in NA (USA, Canada)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: host: Birch
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Monaphis antennata (Kaltenbach 1843)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Monaphis antennata. 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 Monaphis antennata (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Claude Pilon; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Monaphis antennata
What is Monaphis antennata?
Monaphis antennata is a species in the family Aphididae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Monaphis antennata?
3.3‒4.3 mm
How do you identify Monaphis antennata?
All viviparae alate. Very large ventrally flattened, highly cryptic green aphids with relatively short legs and very long, conspicuously blackish antennae, and an elongate dark pterostigma. Males alate, smaller than viviparae and red in life. Oviparae green, dorsally very convex, head and prothorax brown. (Stroyan 1977)
Where is Monaphis antennata found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Living solitarily on the leaves of Betula spp. the immature stadia typically sitting appressed to the midrib on the upperside of the leaf. (Stroyan 1977) |
| Range | native to Eurasia, introduced in NA (USA, Canada) |
What does Monaphis antennata eat?
The diet of the Monaphis antennata includes host: Birch.