Rosy Apple Aphid
Rosy Apple Aphid - Dysaphis plantaginea
Description
The aphid Dysaphis plantaginea induces yellowish crumpled leaf galls on apple in spring. For a description follow the ‘Further info:’ link below.
Identification difficulty
Recording advice
Please provide images of the gall and state the host species. Please also provide close-up images of the aphids inside the gall.
Habitat
Galls can be found where Apple trees occur.
When to see it
Galls may be found when Apple is in leaf
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
Sapcote, land off Grace Road
18 May 2023
gall on Apple
Graham Calow
Sapcote, land off Grace Road
18 May 2023
aphids inside gall on Apple
Graham Calow
Sapcote, land off Grace Road
18 May 2023
aphids inside gall on Apple
Peter Smith
Cropston garden
26 June 2021
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