Fortunately, aphid vectored viruses of coffee have not been reported in Hawaii. On Citrus it is a vector of Citrus tristeza virus, citrus infectious mottling virus and little leaf and lemon-ribbing virus of lemon. Presently, Citrus tritesa virus is the only known citrus virus that occurs in Hawaii. The development of this aphid is temperature dependent. Higher temperatures also reduce development rate, at 86 F populations of this aphid will sharply decline.
Generations are continuous throughout the year in Hawaii.
EGGS Eggs are not produced by this species. Females give birth to living young. There are four nymphal stages of this aphid. They are without wings and brownish in color. Only females are found.