Tree-dwelling
Guides
Chaitophorini
Chaitophorini is a tribe of aphids in the subfamily Chaitophorinae, established by Mordvilko in 1909. Members are generally associated with woody host plants, particularly in the families Salicaceae and Aceraceae. The tribe includes several genera, with Chaitophorus being the most diverse and well-known. These aphids are characterized by specific morphological features of the antennae and siphunculi that distinguish them from other aphid tribes.
Lachnini
Lachnini is a tribe within the aphid subfamily Lachninae, comprising relatively large-bodied aphids. Members feed on green and woody tissues of both coniferous and deciduous plants, with documented associations including Rosaceae, Salicaceae (Salix), and potentially Prunus. The tribe exhibits complex life cycles with high polymorphism and environmental plasticity. Lachnini is one of five recognized tribes in Lachninae and has been subject to recent phylogenetic revision alongside related groups Tuberolachnini and Tramini.
Valenzuela burmeisteri
Valenzuela burmeisteri is a species of barklouse in the family Caeciliusidae. It is a small, winged insect with yellowish-black coloration. The species has a broad distribution across Europe, including the British Isles, and extends into the Near East. It has been recorded from numerous European countries and island groups including the Azores, Madeira, and Canary Islands.