Norway Maple Periphyllus Aphid

Norway Maple Periphyllus Aphid - Periphyllus lyropictus

Description

Apterae 2 to 3 mm, relatively long-hairy and with short siphunculi and found in large colonies on the underside of Norway Maple leaves.

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Records should be supported by a photograph showing the aphids in as much detail as possible.  Please also state the host plant when submitting your record.

Habitat

Aphids may be found in areas where Norway Maple occurs.

When to see it

Aphids may be seen when Norway Maple is in leaf.

Life History

The aphids are intensively visited by ants. This is the only species that does not have an aestivating form; in the high summer many minute individuals are born, but these do not enter diapause.

UK Status

Status in Britain is difficult to determine due to lack of records.

VC55 Status

Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2025+ | 2020-2024 | pre-2020

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