Large Raspberry Aphid - Amphorophora idaei

Description

The body length of Amphorophora idaei apterae is 2.7 to 4.1 mm.  The apterae are usually greenish white or pale yellow. The alate Amphorophora idaei) is of similar size but has a brown head and thorax, and has the distal half of the siphunculi darkened.

Similar Species

Amphorophora rubi is darker green and feeds on blackberry - never on Raspberry.

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo is required and the record should state the host plant.

Habitat

On the underside of the leaves of raspberry bushes.  This species only feeds on Raspberry (never on Blackberry)

When to see it

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Life History

The large raspberry aphid has a sexual stage in its life cycle and does not host alternate. It feeds on the underside of leaves of raspberry (Rubus idaei).

UK Status

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

VC55 Status

Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.

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Species profile

Species group:
Bugs
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Hemiptera
Family:
Aphididae
Records on NatureSpot:
3
First record:
12/05/2019 (Smith, Peter)
Last record:
19/06/2023 (Calow, Graham)

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