Short-beaked Clover Aphid
Nearctaphis bakeri
This record describes Nearctaphis bakeri (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
- Nearctaphis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Native to and widely distributed in North America.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: In spring in North America: Crataegus , Cydonia , Malus , Pyrus . Then third and subsequent generations migrate to Leguminosae: Medicago , Melilotus , Trifolium , Trigonella ).
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Nearctaphis bakeri (Cowen)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Nearctaphis bakeri. 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 Short-beaked Clover Aphid (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Claude Pilon
Frequently Asked Questions About Short-beaked Clover Aphid
How big is Short-beaked Clover Aphid?
1.4 - 2.3 mm
Where is Short-beaked Clover Aphid found?
Range: Native to and widely distributed in North America.
What does Short-beaked Clover Aphid eat?
The diet of the Short-beaked Clover Aphid includes In spring in North America: Crataegus , Cydonia , Malus , Pyrus . Then third and subsequent generations migrate to Leguminosae: Medicago , Melilotus , Trifolium , Trigonella )..