Uroleucon sonchi
Description
This is a large, dark brownish aphid with a glossy shine.
Habitat
Found on types of Sow-thistle.
When to see it
Summer and early autumn.
Life History
Associated with Sow-thistle.
UK Status
Thought to be common and widespread in Britain, but little recorded.
VC55 Status
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
Further Information
CAPochin
Saddington Reservoir
29 August 2021
CAPochin
Saddington Reservoir
29 August 2021
David Nicholls
Burroughs Road, Ratby
18 August 2012
steven lewis
Kinchly lane
06 July 2024
Peter Smith
Cropston garden
28 June 2023
on a Sow-thistle
David Nicholls
Burroughs Road, Ratby
18 August 2012
steven lewis
Kinchly lane
06 July 2024
CAPochin
Saddington Reservoir
29 August 2021
Peter Smith
Cropston garden
28 June 2023
Peter Smith
Cropston garden
28 June 2023
steven lewis
Kinchly lane
06 July 2024
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Species profile
- Species group:
- insect - true bug (Hemiptera)
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
- Order:
- Hemiptera
- Family:
- Aphididae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 6
- First record:
- 18/08/2012 (Nicholls, David)
- Last record:
- 17/06/2025 (Pugh, Dylan)
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Peter Smith
Cropston garden
28 June 2023
steven lewis
Kinchly lane
06 July 2024
Hazel Graves
Cropston, Resevoir Road, on wall
29 August 2023
Hazel Graves
Cropston, Resevoir Road, on wall
29 August 2023
Hazel Graves
Cropston, Resevoir Road, on wall
29 August 2023
