Rhopalomyzus lonicerae
Rhopalomyzus lonicerae
Alternative names
Honeysuckle-grass aphid
Description
This is a small, pale creamy aphid, the body length of the adult aptera of Rhopalomyzus lonicerae is 2.0 to 2.6 mm. (see 'Further info' link).
Recording advice
Please provide good photographs showing the aphids, plus host plant and galls if present.
Habitat
The primary host of this aphid is Honeysuckle (Lonicera) where is lives within a gall-like, crumpled leaf in spring. The secondary host are grasses, especially Phalaris.
When to see it
Spring to autumn.
Life History
See ‘Further info’ link.
UK Status
Not uncommon in Britain, but not well recorded.
VC55 Status
Rarely recorded in Leicestershire and Rutland.
Further Information
Leicestershire & Rutland Map
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MAP KEY:
Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2025+ | 2020-2024 | pre-2020
UK Map
Additional images
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