Oestlundiella flava
This record describes Oestlundiella flava (species). Recorded family: Aphididae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
All viviparae are alate, delicate, lemon yellow with plumes of bluish white wax developing on antennae and legs.
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
- Calaphidini
- Genus
- Oestlundiella
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
On undersides of leaves of Alnus spp., tends to aggregate on certain leaves and feed along the sides of the mid-rib.
Geographic Range
Widely distributed in North America (except the south-east).
Seasonal Activity
Apterous oviparae and alate males occur in October.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Author: Davidson
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Oestlundiella flava. 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 Oestlundiella flava (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Beatriz Moisset
Frequently Asked Questions About Oestlundiella flava
What is Oestlundiella flava?
Oestlundiella flava is a species in the family Aphididae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Oestlundiella flava?
BL 2.4-3.4 mm
How do you identify Oestlundiella flava?
All viviparae are alate, delicate, lemon yellow with plumes of bluish white wax developing on antennae and legs.
Where is Oestlundiella flava found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | On undersides of leaves of Alnus spp., tends to aggregate on certain leaves and feed along the sides of the mid-rib. |
| Range | Widely distributed in North America (except the south-east). |
When is Oestlundiella flava active?
Oestlundiella flava: seasonal activity - Apterous oviparae and alate males occur in October..