Lachnini

Lachnini aphids are notably large relative to most aphids. Distinguishing Lachnini from other Lachninae tribes (Tuberolachnini, Tramini, Stomaphidini, Eulachnini) requires examination of morphological characters including siphuncular structure, caudal morphology, and antennal sensoria; precise diagnostic features vary by genus. The tribe lacks the sclerotized dorsal abdominal tubercles characteristic of core Tuberolachnini genera (Nippolachnus, Pyrolachnus, Tuberolachnus).

Associated with green and woody parts of trees and shrubs, including both coniferous and deciduous species. Colonizes above-ground plant tissues rather than roots.

Phloem-feeding on vascular plants; documented host plant families include Rosaceae and Salicaceae (genus Salix).

• Rosaceae - host plantfamily-level association
• Salix - host plantgenus in Salicaceae
• Prunus - host plantlisted in source keywords; explicit tribal confirmation not verified in available text

Complex life cycles with high degree of polymorphism and environmental plasticity. Specific developmental stages not documented in available sources.

Forms numerous colonies. Exhibits high polymorphism with environmentally plastic life cycle expression.

• TuberolachniniBoth are tribes in Lachninae; Lachnini lacks sclerotized dorsal abdominal tubercles present in core Tuberolachnini genera (Nippolachnus, Pyrolachnus, Tuberolachnus)
• MiyalachniniNewly erected tribe containing genera formerly misplaced in Tuberolachnini; phylogenetically distinct from Lachnini per molecular and morphological analyses

• aphid
• tribe
• Lachninae
• phloem-feeder
• tree-dwelling

• BugGuide
• iNaturalist taxon
• Catalogue of Life
• Phylogenetic reconstruction of Tuberolachnini and Lachninae (Insecta, Hemiptera): Morphological and molecular analyses revealed a new tribe.