Myzocallis

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Suborder: Sternorrhyncha
Superfamily: Aphidoidea
Family: Aphididae
Subfamily: Calaphidinae
Tribe: Panaphidini
Subtribe: Myzocallidina
Genus: Myzocallis

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Myzocallis: /ˌmaɪzoʊˈkælɪs/

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Images

Myzocallis davidsoni by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Myzocallis elliotti by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Myzocallis maureri by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Myzocallis granovskyi by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Summary

Myzocallis is a genus of true bugs within the family Aphididae, consisting of about 40 species across 6 subgenera. These aphids predominantly feed on the sap of oak trees and plants in the Apocynaceae family.

Habitat

Some species feed on oaks, others on Apocynaceae.

Distribution

North America, Europe, Asia; introduced to Australia and South America.

Diet

Herbivorous; feeding primarily on plant sap.

Ecosystem Role

Myzocallis species play a role in their ecosystems as herbivores and as prey for various predators.