Myzocallis coryli

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Alternative names
Hazel Aphid
Filbert Aphid
Description

The body length of Myzocallis coryli alatae is 1.3 to 2.2 mm. It has ringed antennae and a inconspicuous dot on the wings of winged adults.  For further details of this species please see the link below.

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Please provide good close-up images of the aphids to support your record, and also state the host species on which they were recorded.

Habitat

Associated with Hazel - the aphids live on the undersides of leaves.

When to see it

When Hazel is in leaf.

Life History

Myzocallis coryli lays its eggs in October on two or three year old twigs and branches of hazel.

UK Status

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

VC55 Status

Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.

Further Information

https://influentialpoints.com/Gallery/Myzocallis_coryli_Hazel_aphid.htm

  • Graham Calow
    Burbage Wood
    23 May 2023
    Immatures and adult on Hazel
  • Graham Calow
    Burbage Wood
    23 May 2023
    on Hazel
  • Graham Calow
    Broughton Astley, Fallow Close Drainage Area
    25 May 2023
    on Hazel
  • Peter Smith
    Leicester, Wolsey Island
    16 May 2023
    Ringed antennae and dot on wing
  • Peter Smith
    Leicester, Wolsey Island
    16 May 2023

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
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UK Map

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Species profile

Species group:
Bugs
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Records on NatureSpot:
13
First record:
16/05/2023 (Smith, Peter)
Last record:
08/05/2025 (Pugh, Dylan)

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  • Graham Calow
    Burbage Wood
    23 May 2023
    on Hazel
  • Peter Smith
    Leicester, Wolsey Island
    16 May 2023
    Colony under hazel leaf
  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote, Donkey Lane
    24 May 2023
    on Hazel
  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote, Donkey Lane
    24 May 2023
    on Hazel
  • Graham Calow
    Broughton Astley, Fallow Close Drainage Area
    25 May 2023
    on Hazel