Takecallis arundicolens

Alternative names
Black-tailed Bamboo Aphid
Description

All adult viviparae of Takecallis arundicolens are alate.  They have a creamy-white body, dark tarsi and wing veins and a small cauda ("tail") that is usually black.  Both adults and nymphs have long, striped antennae.  For more detail and description see 'Further Information' link below.

Similar Species

In Takecallis arundinariae the alate has a double row of dashed lines along its abdomen.

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Please state the host species and provide good close-up images to support your record

Habitat

Feeds on Bamboo (ArundinariaBambusaPhyllostachys and Sasa spp.) rarely on Common Reed 

When to see it

Peak time is around June.

UK Status

True status in Britain is difficult to determine due to lack of records.

VC55 Status

Rarely recorded in Leicestershire and Rutland.

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2025+ | 2020-2024 | pre-2020

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Species profile

Species group:
insect - true bug (Hemiptera)
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Hemiptera
Family:
Aphididae
Records on NatureSpot:
3
First record:
06/11/2024 (Smith, Peter)
Last record:
29/06/2025 (Smith, Peter)

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