Woolly Beech Aphid
Phyllaphis fagi
This record describes Phyllaphis fagi (species). Recorded family: Aphididae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
The aphids are covered entirely by white waxy filaments that are secreted from its body. The aphids cause irregular upward bulges on the leaves, with the aphids living in shallow depressions underneath and causing the leaf to curl downwards Thought to be widespread and fairly frequent in Britain, but its presence is little recorded. https://influentialpoints.com/Gallery/Phyllaphis_fagi_Woolly_beech_aphid.htm
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Sternorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Aphidoidea
- Family
- Aphididae (Aphids)
- Subfamily
- Phyllaphidinae
- Genus
- Phyllaphis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
On Beech.
Seasonal Activity
As soon as Beech comes into leaf.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Thought to be widespread and fairly frequent in Britain, but its presence is little recorded.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Phyllaphis fagi. 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 Woolly Beech Aphid (10)
Frequently Asked Questions About Woolly Beech Aphid
What is Woolly Beech Aphid?
Woolly Beech Aphid (Phyllaphis fagi) is a species in the family Aphididae, within the order Hemiptera.
Where is Woolly Beech Aphid found?
Habitat: On Beech.
When is Woolly Beech Aphid active?
Woolly Beech Aphid: seasonal activity - As soon as Beech comes into leaf..