Myzocallis carpini
This record describes Myzocallis carpini (species). Recorded family: Aphididae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Immature Myzocallis carpini are pale and unmarked and have the body hairs (and a few basal antennal hairs) capitate, and very much longer than those of the adult. Winged adult M. carpini viviparae are pale yellow to yellowish white, with no dorsal abdominal markings. The forewing has a black spot at the base of the pterostigma. Their antennae are ringed with black. The body length of alate M. carpini is 1.3 to 2.2 mm. Myzocallis coryli is similar, but only found on Hazel. Please provide good close-up image(s) and state the host plant species. Found on Hornbeam and may be recorded where Hornbeam occurs. Widespread in Britain, but not very common. https://influentialpoints.com/Gallery/Myzocallis_carpini_Hornbeam_aphid.htm
Classification
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Found on Hornbeam and may be recorded where Hornbeam occurs.
Seasonal Activity
When Hornbeam is in leaf.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Widespread in Britain, but not very common.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Myzocallis carpini. 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 Myzocallis carpini (6)
Frequently Asked Questions About Myzocallis carpini
What is Myzocallis carpini?
Myzocallis carpini is a species in the family Aphididae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Myzocallis carpini?
of alate
Where is Myzocallis carpini found?
Habitat: Found on Hornbeam and may be recorded where Hornbeam occurs.
When is Myzocallis carpini active?
Myzocallis carpini: seasonal activity - When Hornbeam is in leaf..