Myzocallis carpini

Myzocallis carpini

Alternative names
Hornbeam Aphid
Description

Immature Myzocallis carpini are pale and unmarked and have the body hairs (and a few basal antennal hairs) capitate, and very much longer than those of the adult. Winged adult M. carpini viviparae are pale yellow to yellowish white, with no dorsal abdominal markings. The forewing has a black spot at the base of the pterostigma. Their antennae are ringed with black. The body length of alate M. carpini is 1.3 to 2.2 mm.

Similar Species

Myzocallis coryli is similar, but only found on Hazel.

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Please provide good close-up image(s) and state the host plant species.

Habitat

Found on Hornbeam and may be recorded where Hornbeam occurs.

When to see it

When Hornbeam is in leaf.

UK Status

Widespread in Britain, but not very common.

VC55 Status

Rarely recorded in Leicestershire and Rutland.

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Additional images

All NatureSpot records