Myzocallis granovskyi
This record describes Myzocallis granovskyi (species). Recorded family: Aphididae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
In life this species is yellow with black lateral margins around the eyes, on the thorax, and black costal margins on the wings. The antennae are banded, with dark spots at the apices of segments III-VI. The tibiae and tarsi are black, femora are usually black apically. Similar to M. walshi , but M. walshi has dark protibiae, and mostly pale meso- and meta- tibiae with dark spots only at the apices. The femora are also entirely pale.
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
- Myzocallis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e NA
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Oak, has been collected from many species of red or pin-leaved oaks (Boudreaux & Tissot 1962; Richards 1965)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Myzocallis (Lineomyzocallis) granovskyi Boudreaux & Tissot 1962
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Myzocallis granovskyi. 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 granovskyi (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Natalie Hernandez; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Myzocallis granovskyi
What is Myzocallis granovskyi?
Myzocallis granovskyi is a species in the family Aphididae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Myzocallis granovskyi?
2.0-2.5 mm
How do you identify Myzocallis granovskyi?
In life this species is yellow with black lateral margins around the eyes, on the thorax, and black costal margins on the wings. The antennae are banded, with dark spots at the apices of segments III-VI. The tibiae and tarsi are black, femora are usually black apically.
Where is Myzocallis granovskyi found?
Range: e NA
What does Myzocallis granovskyi eat?
The diet of the Myzocallis granovskyi includes Oak, has been collected from many species of red or pin-leaved oaks (Boudreaux & Tissot 1962; Richards 1965).