Green Peach Aphid
Myzus persicae
This record describes Myzus persicae (species). Recorded family: Aphididae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Considered a major pest because they cause damage to vegetables and ornamentals. Can transmit viral diseases. There is a wide variety of predators that are used as biocontrols, ladybugs, syrphid flies, parasitic wasps, etc.
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
- Myzus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Worldwide. It originated in East Asia.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Hundreds of host plants in 40 families.
Life History
Many generations a year.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Author: Sulzer
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Myzus persicae. 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 Green Peach Aphid (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Charley Eiseman; Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset
Frequently Asked Questions About Green Peach Aphid
What is Green Peach Aphid?
Green Peach Aphid (Myzus persicae) is a species in the family Aphididae, within the order Hemiptera.
Where is Green Peach Aphid found?
Range: Worldwide. It originated in East Asia.
What does Green Peach Aphid eat?
The diet of the Green Peach Aphid includes Hundreds of host plants in 40 families..
What is the life cycle of a Green Peach Aphid?
Many generations a year.