Neotoxoptera formosana
This record describes Neotoxoptera formosana (species). Recorded family: Aphididae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult apterae of Neotoxoptera are shining magenta-red to dark reddish brown or almost black, immatures are similarly coloured. The body length of the adult aptera is 1.6 to 2.3 mm. N. formosana alatae are very dark red to black with the wing veins heavily black-bordered. Good close-up photographs required. Please state the host plant. Associated with plants of the Onion family. The onion aphid does not host alternate, but spends it entire life cycle on onion ( Allium ), either on the leaves or on bulbs in store. There are no sexual forms, so the species reproduces parthenogenetically all year round. The Onion Aphid was first reported in Britain on onion at RHS Wisley in October 1999. https://influentialpoints.com/Gallery/Neotoxoptera_formosana_onion_aphid.htm No additional images available for this species.
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
- Neotoxoptera
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Associated with plants of the Onion family.
Seasonal Activity
Summer to Autumn.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
The onion aphid does not host alternate, but spends it entire life cycle on onion (
Additional species information
Recorded status
The Onion Aphid was first reported in Britain on onion at RHS Wisley in October 1999.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Neotoxoptera formosana. 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 Neotoxoptera formosana (4)
Frequently Asked Questions About Neotoxoptera formosana
What is Neotoxoptera formosana?
Neotoxoptera formosana is a species in the family Aphididae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Neotoxoptera formosana?
of the adult aptera is 1.6 to 2.3 mm.
Where is Neotoxoptera formosana found?
Habitat: Associated with plants of the Onion family.
When is Neotoxoptera formosana active?
Neotoxoptera formosana: seasonal activity - Summer to Autumn..
What is the life cycle of a Neotoxoptera formosana?
The onion aphid does not host alternate, but spends it entire life cycle on onion (