Macrosiphini
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Abstrusomyzus phloxae
Abstrusomyzus phloxae is an aphid species in the family Aphididae, originally described as Phorodon phloxae by Sampson in 1939. It belongs to the tribe Macrosiphini, a group characterized by long siphunculi. The specific epithet suggests an association with plants in the genus Phlox.
Acuticauda
Acuticauda is a genus of aphids in the family Aphididae, established by Hille Ris Lambers in 1956. The genus belongs to the tribe Macrosiphini and is part of the diverse aphid fauna within the order Hemiptera. As with other aphid genera, species within Acuticauda are likely phloem-feeding insects, though specific ecological details for the genus as a whole remain poorly documented in available sources.
Acuticauda solidaginifoliae
Goldenrod Leaf-fold Aphid
Acuticauda solidaginifoliae is an aphid species in the family Aphididae, first described by Williams in 1911. It is commonly known as the Goldenrod Leaf-fold Aphid, indicating an association with goldenrod plants (Solidago species). The specific epithet 'solidaginifoliae' directly references this host relationship. Like other aphids in the genus Acuticauda, it likely possesses the characteristic elongated cauda that gives the genus its name.
Amphorophora
Berry Aphids
Amphorophora is a genus of aphids in the family Aphididae, established by George Bowdler Buckton in 1876. The genus contains approximately 27 species, predominantly distributed in the Nearctic region with presence in Eurasia and North America. Species within this genus are significant agricultural pests of Rubus crops, particularly raspberries and blackberries. Several species, including A. idaei and A. agathonica, are major vectors of plant viruses affecting commercial berry production.
Aphthargelia
Snowberry Aphids
Aphthargelia is a small genus of aphids in the family Aphididae, tribe Macrosiphini, containing two described species. The genus was long considered monotypic until the description of A. rumbleboredomia in 2013. Both species are associated with host plants in the mountains of northwestern North America.
Capitophorus
Capitophorus is a genus of aphids in the family Aphididae containing more than 30 described species. Species within this genus are associated with specific host plants including Artemisia, Chrysothamnus, Fragaria, and Hippophae. Some species are known to transmit virus diseases to cultivated plants, particularly strawberries. The genus exhibits both sexual and asexual reproduction with viviparous parthenogenesis common during the growing season.
Capitophorus elaeagni
Thistle Aphid, Artichoke Aphid, Oleaster-Thistle Aphid
Capitophorus elaeagni is a species of aphid in the family Aphididae, commonly known as the thistle aphid, artichoke aphid, or oleaster-thistle aphid. It is found in Europe, with distribution records also from the Azores (São Miguel), Brazil (Paraná, São Paulo), Czech Republic, Denmark, and Norway. The specific epithet 'elaeagni' suggests an association with plants in the genus Elaeagnus, though this relationship requires confirmation.
Carolinaia howardii
Carolinaia howardii is a species of aphid in the family Aphididae. It belongs to the genus Carolinaia, a group of aphids associated with ferns and related plants. The species was described by Wilson in 1911. Very few observations of this species have been documented.
Carolinaia rhois
Sumac-Grass Aphid
Carolinaia rhois is an aphid species in the family Aphididae, commonly known as the Sumac-Grass Aphid. The species is associated with sumac (Rhus) as a primary host and grasses as secondary hosts, following the typical heteroecious life cycle of many aphids. Taxonomic records indicate some historical confusion regarding authorship, with both Monell (1879) and Tissot (1928) cited in different sources. The species has been documented through limited but verified observations, primarily in North America.
Catamergus
Catamergus is a genus of aphids in the family Aphididae, tribe Macrosiphini, established by Oestlund in 1923. It belongs to the diverse group of Sternorrhyncha, a suborder of Hemiptera characterized by piercing-sucking mouthparts. Members of this genus are small, soft-bodied insects that feed on plant sap. The genus is poorly documented in public sources, with limited species-level information available.
Catamergus kickapoo
Catamergus kickapoo is a species of aphid in the family Aphididae, described by Hottes and Frison in 1931 from Kickapoo State Park, Illinois. It belongs to the tribe Macrosiphini and is one of the few species in the genus Catamergus. Very little is known about its biology or ecology.
Cavariella
Willow-Umbellifer Aphids
Cavariella is a genus of aphids in the family Aphididae, tribe Macrosiphini. It is distinguished from other Macrosiphini genera by a supra-caudal process on abdominal tergite VIII bearing two distal setae. The genus has a Holarctic distribution with approximately half its species occurring in Asia. Species in this genus exhibit a characteristic life cycle involving primary hosts in Salicaceae (willows) and secondary hosts in Apiaceae (umbellifers), making them economically significant as pests of carrot and other crops.
Cedoaphis
Cedoaphis is a genus of aphids in the family Aphididae, tribe Macrosiphini. It was established by Oestlund in 1923. The genus is part of the diverse Macrosiphini, one of the largest tribes of aphids, whose members are generally characterized by long siphunculi and association with herbaceous host plants.
Ceruraphis eriophori
Wayfaring Tree-sedge Aphid
Ceruraphis eriophori is an aphid species with a heteroecous life cycle involving host alternation between Viburnum species (primary hosts) and sedges or related plants (secondary hosts). In North America, it has been collected from curled leaves of Viburnum lantana and V. opulus in New Brunswick, and from V. opulus var. roseum in Colorado. The species also occurs in Europe, where secondary hosts include Carex, Eriophorum, Luzula, and Typha; in North America, Cyperus virens is the only reported secondary host. Activity peaks in spring and autumn on primary hosts.
Corylobium
Corylobium is a genus of aphids in the family Aphididae, established by Mordvilko in 1914. The genus is known from Europe, with distribution records from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. At least one species, Corylobium avellanae, has been described. As members of Aphididae, these are sap-feeding insects.
Corylobium avellanae
Large Hazel Aphid
Corylobium avellanae, known as the Large Hazel Aphid, is a species of aphid in the family Aphididae. It is associated with hazel (Corylus species) as its primary host plant. The species has been recorded across parts of northwestern Europe including Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. It belongs to the tribe Macrosiphini within the subfamily Aphidinae.
Ericaphis
blueberry aphids
Ericaphis is a genus of aphids in the family Aphididae, established by Börner in 1939. The genus includes species associated with Ericaceae, particularly Vaccinium species. Ericaphis fimbriata, the type species, is a significant pest of cultivated highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) in the Pacific Northwest of North America. Species in this genus exhibit typical aphid life cycles with both aperous and alate morphs, and are known vectors of plant viruses.
Ericaphis gentneri
Ericaphis gentneri is an aphid species described by Mason in 1947. It belongs to the genus Ericaphis, which is associated with ericaceous host plants. The species is part of the tribe Macrosiphini, a large group of aphids that includes many economically important and host-specific species. Like other Ericaphis species, it is presumed to feed on plants in the heath family (Ericaceae), though specific host records for this species are limited in available sources.
Eucarazzia
Eucarazzia is a genus of aphids in the family Aphididae, tribe Macrosiphini. It was established by Del Guercio in 1921. The genus is relatively poorly documented in scientific literature compared to other aphid genera. Species within this genus are associated with specific host plants, though detailed biological studies remain limited.
Eucarazzia elegans
Mediterranean Mint Aphid
Eucarazzia elegans, commonly known as the Mediterranean Mint Aphid, is an aphid species in the family Aphididae. It has been documented in the Azores, Madeira, Brazil (São Paulo), and the conterminous United States. The species belongs to the tribe Macrosiphini and was first described by Ferrari in 1872. As a member of the Aphididae, it possesses the characteristic piercing-sucking mouthparts and complex life cycles typical of aphids, though specific biological details for this species remain limited in available sources.
Gypsoaphis
Gypsoaphis is a genus of aphids in the family Aphididae, established by Oestlund in 1923. It belongs to the tribe Macrosiphini within the subfamily Aphidinae. The genus is poorly documented in public sources, with no observations recorded on iNaturalist and limited published information available regarding its biology or species composition.
Hyadaphis foeniculi
Fennel Aphid
Hyadaphis foeniculi is a cosmopolitan aphid species and major pest of fennel (Foeniculum vulgare), native to Mediterranean regions and introduced to Brazil and other areas. Laboratory studies demonstrate strict thermal requirements: nymph development occurs only between 15-30°C, with 3°C and 33°C lethal. The species exhibits four nymphal instars with temperature-dependent development rates, completing the nymphal stage in 5 days at 30°C to 19 days at 15°C. Winged adults reproduce parthenogenetically, forming colonies inside fennel flowers during hot periods. The aphid vectors at least 12 plant viruses and produces honeydew that facilitates sooty mold growth, compounding crop damage.
Hyalomyzus eriobotryae
Hyalomyzus eriobotryae is an aphid species in the family Aphididae, described by Tissot in 1935. The species is associated with loquat (Eriobotrya japonica), as indicated by its specific epithet. It belongs to the tribe Macrosiphini, a group of aphids often characterized by long siphunculi. Published records of this species are limited, and detailed biological studies appear sparse in the accessible literature.
Hyperomyzus pallidus
Gooseberry-Sowthistle Aphid
Hyperomyzus pallidus is a species of aphid in the family Aphididae, first described by Hille Ris Lambers in 1935. It is commonly known as the Gooseberry-Sowthistle Aphid, reflecting its association with host plants in the genera Ribes (gooseberries and currants) and Sonchus (sowthistles). The species exhibits the typical aphid life cycle with alternating hosts, though specific details remain incompletely documented. It has been recorded from parts of Europe and North America.
Illinoia
Illinoia is a genus of aphids (Aphididae: Aphidinae: Macrosiphini) established by Wilson in 1910. The genus contains multiple economically and ecologically significant species, including the tuliptree aphid (I. liriodendri), a notable pest of ornamental Liriodendron tulipifera, and the blueberry aphid (I. pepperi). Species in this genus are phloem-feeding insects associated with specific host plants, with some having become invasive outside their native ranges.
Illinoia morrisoni
Sequoia Aphid
Illinoia morrisoni is an aphid species in the family Aphididae, first described by Swain in 1918. The species is commonly known as the Sequoia Aphid. It has been recorded from Chile across multiple regions, with additional distribution records from Belgium (doubtful) and France. The species belongs to the genus Illinoia, which comprises aphids primarily associated with coniferous hosts.
Illinoia spiraecola
spirea aphid, green citrus aphid
Illinoia spiraecola is a medium-sized aphid species in the family Aphididae. It is primarily associated with Spiraea (spirea) as a host plant and has been documented as a pest of citrus in some regions. The species exhibits the typical aphid life cycle with both sexual and parthenogenetic generations, and produces alate (winged) dispersal morphs.
Liosomaphis
Liosomaphis is a genus of aphids in the family Aphididae. The genus was established by Walker in 1868 and is currently recognized as valid, though some sources list it as a synonym of Elatobium. Species are recorded from Europe and North America, with distribution records from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. The genus contains at least two described species: Liosomaphis atra and Liosomaphis berberidis.
Longicaudus
Longicaudus is a genus of aphids (family Aphididae) established by van der Goot in 1913. The genus belongs to the tribe Macrosiphini and contains at least two described species: Longicaudus cornutus and Longicaudus dunlopi. Species are recorded from Europe and North America.
Longicaudus trirhodus
Rose-Columbine Aphid
Longicaudus trirhodus, commonly known as the Rose-Columbine Aphid, is a species of aphid in the family Aphididae. It belongs to the genus Longicaudus, which is characterized by distinctive long caudal structures. The species has been documented in Europe (Denmark, Norway, Sweden) and the contiguous United States. As a member of the Macrosiphini tribe, it is likely associated with herbaceous host plants, though specific ecological details remain limited in available sources.
Macrosiphoniella
Anthemid Aphids
Macrosiphoniella is a genus of aphids in the family Aphididae, comprising at least 150 described species. The genus was established by Giacomo del Guercio in 1911 and is classified within the tribe Macrosiphini. Species in this genus exhibit notable color polymorphism, with body colors ranging from green and red to white, orange, yellow, and intermediate forms. Several subgenera are recognized, including Asterobium, Ramitrichophorus, and Papillomyzus. The genus has been documented across Europe, Asia, and into North Africa.
Macrosiphum violae
Macrosiphum violae is a species of aphid in the family Aphididae, described by Jensen in 2000. As a member of the genus Macrosiphum, it belongs to a group of aphids characterized by long siphunculi and typically associated with herbaceous host plants. The specific epithet "violae" suggests a potential association with Viola species (violets), though this host relationship has not been explicitly documented in the provided sources. The species is recognized as valid in GBIF and listed as a synonym in the Catalogue of Life.
Macrosiphum zionense
Resplendent Lupin Aphid
Macrosiphum zionense is an aphid species described by Knowlton in 1935. It belongs to the genus Macrosiphum, a group of aphids commonly associated with leguminous and other host plants. The species is known by the common name Resplendent Lupin Aphid, suggesting an association with lupin plants (Lupinus). Like other members of its genus, it likely possesses the typical aphid characteristics of piercing-sucking mouthparts and complex life cycles involving both sexual and parthenogenetic reproduction.
Metopolophium
Metopolophium is a genus of aphids in the family Aphididae. Species in this genus are found in Eurasia, Australia, and North America. Several species are significant agricultural pests of cereal crops, particularly M. dirhodum (rose-grain aphid) and M. festucae (fescue aphid). The genus exhibits typical aphid life cycles with alternation between woody primary hosts (Rosa species) and herbaceous secondary hosts (Poaceae).
Microparsus
Microparsus is a genus of aphids in the family Aphididae, established by Patch in 1909. It belongs to the tribe Macrosiphini within the subfamily Aphidinae. The genus is part of the diverse aphid fauna of North America, with species recorded primarily from western regions. As with other aphids in this tribe, members likely possess relatively long siphunculi and are associated with host plants in the Asteraceae family.
Microparsus olivei
Microparsus olivei is a species of aphid in the family Aphididae, described by Smith & Tuatay in 1960. It belongs to the tribe Macrosiphini, a group of aphids characterized by long antennae and siphunculi. The genus Microparsus contains species associated with various host plants, though specific ecological details for M. olivei remain poorly documented. The species is recognized in taxonomic databases including GBIF and iNaturalist, though observations are extremely limited.
Microparsus tephrosiae
Microparsus tephrosiae is a species of aphid in the family Aphididae, described by Smith in 1948. The genus Microparsus is small and poorly documented, with few species records. Observations of this species are extremely rare, with only two records in iNaturalist. It belongs to the tribe Macrosiphini, which includes many aphids associated with specific host plants.
Microparsus variabilis
Desmodium Aphid
Microparsus variabilis is a species of aphid in the family Aphididae, first described by Patch in 1909. It is commonly known as the Desmodium Aphid, reflecting its association with plants in the genus Desmodium. As a member of the Sternorrhyncha suborder, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts adapted for feeding on plant phloem. The species belongs to the genus Microparsus, which is classified within the tribe Macrosiphini.
Microsiphoniella
Microsiphoniella is a genus of aphids within the family Aphididae, tribe Macrosiphini. Established by Hille Ris Lambers in 1947, it comprises small, sap-sucking insects that feed on vascular plants. The genus is poorly documented in public sources, with no observations recorded in major biodiversity platforms. As a member of the Macrosiphini, it likely shares the tribe's characteristic of having relatively long siphunculi compared to other aphid groups.
Myzaphis rosarum
Lesser Rose Aphid
Myzaphis rosarum is a small aphid species in the family Aphididae, commonly known as the Lesser Rose Aphid. It colonizes Rosa species and various trees, occurring on both wild and cultivated plants. The species serves as prey for aphidophagous predators including Hippodamia convergens, and has been documented as a suitable host supporting predator development in laboratory studies. It is distinguished from congeners by specific morphological characters.
Nearctaphis
Nearctaphis is a genus of aphids (Aphididae: Macrosiphini) established by Shaposhnikov in 1950. The genus comprises 13 species and two subspecies in North America, including species formerly classified under the genus Roepkea. Host plants, life cycles, and morphological forms of all species remain poorly documented. Additional field collections and host transfer experiments are needed to clarify the biology of this genus.
Nearctaphis bakeri
Short-beaked Clover Aphid
Nearctaphis bakeri is a species of aphid in the family Aphididae, first described by Cowen in 1895. It is commonly known as the Short-beaked Clover Aphid. The species belongs to the Nearctic genus Nearctaphis, which is placed in the tribe Macrosiphini. Records indicate a disjunct distribution pattern with populations reported from both European localities (Yugoslavia, Albania, Belgium, Switzerland) and the Azorean island of São Miguel.
Obtusicauda
Obtusicauda is a genus of aphids in the family Aphididae, tribe Macrosiphini, established by Soliman in 1927. Species in this genus are small, soft-bodied sap-feeding insects. As members of the Macrosiphini, they possess long antennae and cornicles (siphunculi) on the abdomen. The genus includes species associated with specific host plants, though detailed biological information remains limited.
Ovatus
Ovatus is a genus of aphids in the family Aphididae, currently treated as a synonym of Ovatomyzus. The genus was historically recognized for species associated with various host plants, though modern taxonomic revisions have consolidated many of these into Ovatomyzus. Records indicate distribution in parts of Europe including Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Pleotrichophorus
Pleotrichophorus is a genus of aphids in the family Aphididae, tribe Macrosiphini, established by Börner in 1930. The genus contains species distributed across Europe, Southeastern Asia, and North America. P. glandulosus, described from Germany, serves as the type species. Molecular phylogenetic analyses place Pleotrichophorus within Macrosiphini sensu stricto.
Pleotrichophorus gnaphalodes
Pleotrichophorus gnaphalodes is a species of aphid in the family Aphididae, described by Palmer in 1938. It belongs to the genus Pleotrichophorus, a group of aphids associated with Asteraceae host plants. The species has been documented in limited observations, with records available through iNaturalist. Like other members of its genus, it likely specializes on particular host plants within its family.
Plocamaphis flocculosa
Large Waxy Willow Aphid
Plocamaphis flocculosa is a large aphid species known for its conspicuous waxy covering. It is specialized on willows (Salix species) and produces dense flocculent wax secretions that give it a distinctive woolly appearance. The species is native to North America and has been introduced to parts of Europe, where it has established populations. Its common name directly references the characteristic waxy filaments that coat the body.
Pseudoepameibaphis
Pseudoepameibaphis is a genus of aphids in the family Aphididae, tribe Macrosiphini, established by Gillette and Palmer in 1932. The genus belongs to a diverse group of aphids characterized by elongated siphunculi and association with host plants in the Asteraceae family. Species within this genus are relatively poorly documented in modern literature.
Pterocomma
Willow Bark Aphids
Pterocomma is a genus of aphids in the family Aphididae, commonly known as willow bark aphids. Species in this genus are phloem-feeding insects primarily associated with woody host plants in the genus Salix (willows) and Populus (poplars). The genus exhibits a specialized ecological relationship with ants, which frequently tend colonies and mediate dispersal between host plants. Pterocomma species harbor the obligate bacterial endosymbiont Buchnera aphidicola, which provides essential amino acids necessary for survival on their nutrient-poor phloem sap diet.
Pterocomma bicolor
Reddish-brown Willow Bark Aphid
Pterocomma bicolor is a species of aphid in the family Aphididae, commonly known as the Reddish-brown Willow Bark Aphid. It was described by Oestlund in 1887. The species belongs to the tribe Macrosiphini within the subfamily Aphidinae. As a member of the genus Pterocomma, it is associated with willow (Salix) host plants, though specific biological details remain poorly documented in available literature.
Pterocomma smithiae
black willow aphid
Pterocomma smithiae is a species of aphid in the family Aphididae, commonly known as the black willow aphid. It is specialized on willow (Salix) hosts and is notable for its dark coloration and tendency to form dense colonies on twigs and branches. The species has been documented across North America and is frequently observed by naturalists.
Purshivora insignita
Purshivora insignita is an aphid species in the family Aphididae, tribe Macrosiphini. It is associated with host plants in the genus Purshia (bitterbrush), from which its generic name is derived. The species is known from western North America. It is a specialist feeder with a narrow host range.
Rhopalomyzus
Rhopalomyzus is a genus of aphids in the family Aphididae, tribe Macrosiphini. The genus was established by Mordvilko in 1921 and contains at least three described species. Species occur in Europe and North America, with distribution records from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Sitobion
Sitobion is a genus of aphids in the family Aphididae, comprising more than 80 described species. Species within this genus are primarily associated with grasses and cereal crops, with Sitobion avenae (English grain aphid) being the most extensively studied. These aphids are phloem-feeding insects that can cause direct damage to host plants and vector plant viruses. The genus has a cosmopolitan distribution, with species found across Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, and Oceania.
Sitobion luteum
orchid aphid
Sitobion luteum, commonly known as the orchid aphid, is a species of aphid in the family Aphididae. The species is found in Europe and has been recorded in additional regions including Brazil (Paraná, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo), Belgium, Germany, and France. It belongs to the genus Sitobion, which includes several economically significant cereal aphids. The specific epithet 'luteum' (meaning yellow or golden) likely refers to its coloration.
Staticobium
Staticobium is a genus of aphids in the family Aphididae, tribe Macrosiphini. The genus includes species associated with sea-lavender (Limonium/Statice) in marine saltmarsh habitats. Staticobium staticis, the type species, has been studied for its effects on host plant fitness in coastal ecosystems.
Uroleucon tuataiae
Uroleucon tuataiae is a species of aphid in the family Aphididae, first described by Olive in 1963. It belongs to the large genus Uroleucon, which contains numerous species associated with plants in the Asteraceae family. Like other members of this genus, it is presumed to be a phloem-feeding insect that reproduces parthenogenetically during favorable seasons. The species is recognized as valid in major taxonomic databases including GBIF and the Catalogue of Life.
Utamphorophora
Utamphorophora is a genus of aphids in the family Aphididae, tribe Macrosiphini. It was established by Knowlton in 1946. The genus is currently accepted by GBIF and NCBI, though Catalogue of Life lists it as a synonym of Taiwanomyzus. Records indicate presence in Norway and Sweden.
Utamphorophora crataegi
Four-spotted Hawthorn Aphid
Utamphorophora crataegi is an aphid species in the family Aphididae, commonly known as the Four-spotted Hawthorn Aphid. The species was originally described as Amphorophora crataegi by Monell in 1879 and later transferred to the genus Utamphorophora. It is associated with hawthorn (Crataegus) as a host plant, as indicated by its specific epithet. The species has been recorded in Hawaii and the conterminous United States.
Vesiculaphis
Vesiculaphis is a genus of aphids in the family Aphididae, first described by Del Guercio in 1911. It belongs to the tribe Macrosiphini within the subfamily Aphidinae. The genus includes species such as Vesiculaphis caricis, which feeds on plants by sucking sap. Records indicate a distribution in Norway and Sweden.
Vesiculaphis caricis
Vesicular Azalea-Sedge Aphid
Vesiculaphis caricis is a species of aphid in the family Aphididae, first described by Fullaway in 1910. Originally placed in the genus Toxoptera, it is now classified in the genus Vesiculaphis. The species has a known distribution in Hawaii and the continental United States.