Longistigma caryae

Overview

A North American aphid with a preference to various species of trees.

Common names

Giant bark aphid, Giant bark feeder.

Distribution

This aphid is found in southern Canada and throughout the United States, except in the northwest.

Host associations

It has a moderate host range, having been recorded from species of over 16 plant families.

Economic importance

It is particularly important on tree species that include, hickory and walnut (Juglandaceae), chestnut and oak (Fagaceae), pear (Rosaceae), but it also attacks a broad range of other tree species such as basswood, elm, maple, sycamore, and willow. It has not been implicated in the transmission of any plant virus.

Additional resources

See also. Taxonomy at Aphid Species File; Aphids on the World's Plants.

References

Blackman, R.L. and V.F. Eastop. 1994. Aphids on the World’s Trees. CAB International with The Natural History Museum, London. viii + 987 pages, 135 figures, 16 plates.

Blackman, R.L. and V.F. Eastop. 2000. Aphids on the World’s Crops, Second Edition. John Wiley & Sons with the Natural History Museum, London. x + 466 pages, 58 figures, 51 plates.

Scientific name

Longistigma caryae (Harris, 1841)