Turkey Oak Aphid
Myzocallis boerneri
This record describes Myzocallis boerneri (species). Recorded family: Aphididae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
The body length of Myzocallis boerneri alatae is 1.3 to 2.2 mm. For most of the year, immature M. boerneri are very pale yellow, or whiish with paired dusky spinal and marginal spots and many capitate hairs on the dorsum. Adult viviparous alatae of M. boerneri are yellowish, with the head and thorax sometimes partly dusky. The dorsal abdomen has a paired row of dark flat-elliptical spinal spots and variably developed marginal spots. For more details please follow the ‘Further info:’link below. Please provide good close up images and state the host plant. The Turkey Oak Aphid lives on the undersides of leaves of several Oak species, especially the Turkey Oak, but also Holm Oak and Sessile Oak, but in Britain is (relatively) host specific on Turkey Oak. From late April onwards there is a distinct seasonal pattern of abundance usually with two peaks in abundance in early summer and mid-autumn. Its life cycle starts when the first-generation hatches from overwintering eggs in late April. These mature to winged viviparous fundatrices which reproduce parthenogenetically leading to a rapid increase in population size. True status in Britain is difficult to determine due to lack of records. https://influentialpoints.com/Gallery/Myzocallis_boerneri_Turkey_oak_aphid.htm No additional images available for this species.
Classification
Habitat and Range
Habitat
The Turkey Oak Aphid lives on the undersides of leaves of several Oak species, especially the Turkey Oak, but also Holm Oak and Sessile Oak, but in Britain is (relatively) host specific on Turkey Oak.
Seasonal Activity
From late April onwards there is a distinct seasonal pattern of abundance usually with two peaks in abundance in early summer and mid-autumn.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Its life cycle starts when the first-generation hatches from overwintering eggs in late April. These mature to winged viviparous fundatrices which reproduce parthenogenetically leading to a rapid increase in population size.
Additional species information
Recorded status
True status in Britain is difficult to determine due to lack of records.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Myzocallis boerneri. 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 Turkey Oak Aphid (4)
Frequently Asked Questions About Turkey Oak Aphid
What is Turkey Oak Aphid?
Turkey Oak Aphid (Myzocallis boerneri) is a species in the family Aphididae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Turkey Oak Aphid?
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Where is Turkey Oak Aphid found?
Habitat: The Turkey Oak Aphid lives on the undersides of leaves of several Oak species, especially the Turkey Oak, but also Holm Oak and Sessile Oak, but in Britain is (relatively) host specific on Turkey Oak.
When is Turkey Oak Aphid active?
Turkey Oak Aphid: seasonal activity - From late April onwards there is a distinct seasonal pattern of abundance usually with two peaks in abundance in early summer and mid-autumn..
What is the life cycle of a Turkey Oak Aphid?
Its life cycle starts when the first-generation hatches from overwintering eggs in late April. These mature to winged viviparous fundatrices which reproduce parthenogenetically leading to a rapid increase in population size.