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).

Identification difficulty
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.

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

MAP KEY:

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

UK Map

Additional images

No additional images available for this species.

All NatureSpot records