Aphis ulicis
Adult apterae of Aphis ulicis are dark blackish green, with the abdominal dorsum shiny black, but usually covered with greyish wax powdering. The legs and antennae are largely pale. See 'Further Information' link below for more detail.
(if recorded on Gorse)
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Found on Gorse (monophagous)
Most likely to be encountered from late spring to autumn.
The species is usually ant attended.
Thought to be common in Britain, but possibly under recorded.
Rarely recorded in Leicestershire and Rutland.
Melinda Bell
Battram Country Park
11 July 2024
largely pale legs
Melinda Bell
Battram Country Park
11 July 2024
dark siphuncles
Melinda Bell
Battram Country Park
11 July 2024
aphids approx 2mm long
Melinda Bell
Battram Country Park
11 July 2024
wax powdered aptera
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- First record:
- 11/07/2024 (Bell, Melinda)
- Last record:
- 11/07/2024 (Bell, Melinda)
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