Uroleucon obscuricaudatum
This record describes Uroleucon obscuricaudatum (species). Recorded family: Aphididae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Red with smoky or dusky cauda, darker than abdomen.
Wikipedia reference for Uroleucon obscuricaudatum: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uroleucon_obscuricaudatum.
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
- Uroleucon
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Heliopsis helianthoides
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Uroleucon obscuricaudatum. 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 Uroleucon obscuricaudatum (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Charley Eiseman
Frequently Asked Questions About Uroleucon obscuricaudatum
What is Uroleucon obscuricaudatum?
Uroleucon obscuricaudatum is a species in the family Aphididae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Uroleucon obscuricaudatum?
Red with smoky or dusky cauda, darker than abdomen.
What does Uroleucon obscuricaudatum eat?
The diet of the Uroleucon obscuricaudatum includes Heliopsis helianthoides.