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Beech blight aphid

Beech blight aphid

Grylloprociphilus imbricator

A species of Grylloprociphilus

The aphids themselves are a light bluish color with bodies covered with long, white, waxy filaments giving them a woolly appearance.

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Attributes of Beech blight aphid
Colors
Brown
White
Habitat
branch; underside of leaf
Adult Food Sources
Plant sap, plant tissues
Larva Food Source
Plant sap, plant tissues
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Pollinator
Not reported
Pest-Eating Predatory
Not reported
Phytophagous
The Beech blight aphid feeds on plants, usually without causing significant harm. However, it's important to take the situation seriously if their numbers begin to increase significantly.
Predatory
Not reported
Biting animal or pet
Not reported
Mouthparts Type
Piercing-sucking mouthparts
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Appearance of Beech blight aphid
The aphids themselves are a light bluish color with bodies covered with long, white, waxy filaments giving them a woolly appearance.
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Life Cycle of Beech blight aphid
Egg The egg of the beech blight aphid is often laid on leaves or bark, and it's minute. The color can range from translucent to a shade that blends with the environment, providing camouflage from predators.
Nymph Upon hatching, the nymph stage begins where the beech blight aphid resembles a miniature adult but lacks fully developed wings. As nymphs grow through molts, they develop wing buds and increase in size.
Adult Emerging as an adult, the beech blight aphid gains fully developed wings and reproductive organs. There is a distinct change in color and size. This final stage is where the beech blight aphid is most mobile and focuses on feeding and mating.
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Adult Size of Beech blight aphid
2 - 4 mm
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Predators of Beech blight aphid Larvae
Frogs, toads, birds, lady beetles, lacewings, hoverflies, parasitic wasps
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Predators of Adult Beech blight aphid
Frogs, toads, birds, lady beetles, lacewings, hoverflies, parasitic wasps
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Interesting Facts About Beech blight aphid
Beech blight aphid can manipulate their host plant's growth, causing the formation of unique galls that serve as both shelter and food source.
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Scientific Classification of Beech blight aphid
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Youth Habitat of Beech blight aphid
Forests and Woodlands, Tropical Rainforests, On and Within Other Organisms
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Habitat Preferences of Beech blight aphid Through Different Life Stages
For the eggs of beech blight aphid, a tree bark inspection in temperate forests will be your starting point, preferably walnut or hickory trees where they overwinter. The nymphs seek out tender, new growth, so search the emerging buds and leaf undersides on these host trees during spring. On finding winged adults, your search will be more varied—they disperse and can be found on many plants, although their preference for their initial host trees remains. Whether up in the canopies for adults or closer to the ground inspecting the undersides of leaves for nymphs, careful and patient observation at these locations is essential.
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When is the Best Time to Observe Beech blight aphid
The suitable time to find beech blight aphid is often during daylight when they are most active, but this can vary with the local climate and season.
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What is the Best Weather to Observe Beech blight aphid
Weather conditions favorable for finding beech blight aphid would be mild temperatures and high humidity, which support the growth and activity of many aphid species.
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How and Where Can You Find Beech blight aphid at Different Life Stages
Nymph Beech blight aphid nymphs are smaller than adults and may be found on the underside of leaves of the host plant. Look for small clusters or individuals by carefully inspecting these areas.
Adult Beech blight aphid adults can be found on or near their host plants, particularly where the new growth is occurring, as they often feed on the sap of these areas. Searching the tips of branches or stems can be effective.
Once matured, some beech blight aphid develop wings to disperse and find new host plants. To find winged beech blight aphid, observe around host plants, especially on days with little wind that are conducive to flight.
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Hurt Plant

When beech blight aphid feeds on the American Beech tree, it pierces leaves and stems, sucking out the plant's vital fluids. This depletes the plant's nutrients and can lead to leaf discoloration and deformation, as well as reduced overall vigor in the host plant.

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