Dysaphis tulipae
Adult apterae of Dysaphis tulipae are pale greenish yellow, but may appear whitish because of an overlay of white powder. There is often a reddish suffusion around the siphunculi which is more prominent in immatures. The body length of the Dysaphis tulipae aptera is 1.7 to 2.3 mm. For more details follow the 'Further Information' link below.
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Dysaphis tulipae is found on the bulbs, shoots and leaves of many monocotyledonous plants in the lily and tulip (Liliaceae), crocus, gladiolus and iris (Iridaceae), arum (Araceae) and banana (Musaceae) families.
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Usually ant attended.
True status in Britain is difficult to determine due to lack of records.
Rarely recorded in Leicestershire and Rutland.
Peter Smith
Cropston garden
24 May 2024
Reddish around siphuncules
Peter Smith
Cropston garden
24 May 2024
Colony on Bearded Iris
Peter Smith
Cropston garden
24 May 2024
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