Aphis jacobaeae
Aphis jacobaeae
Alternative names
Ragwort Aphid
Description
The body length of Aphis jacobaeae apterae is 1.8 to 2.2 mm. Immatures and adults are greeny-black - all segments of the antennae are dark. The legs are dark except for the extreme bases of their femora.
Similar Species
Aphis fabae which also occurs on Ragwort has pale tibiae.
Identification difficulty
Recording advice
Good close up photographs required please.
Habitat
Found mainly on Ragwort but also on Groundsel.
When to see it
Summer and autumn.
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
Graham Calow
Broughton Astley, Broughton Way verge
03 June 2022
on Common Ragwort
Melinda Bell
Heather,QEDJWood
08 July 2024
David Nicholls
Oadby, Blackthorn Manor
30 May 2022
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