Cavariella theobaldi

Cavariella theobaldi

Alternative names
Willow - Parsnip Aphid
Description

The body length of Cavariella theobaldi apterae is 1.8 to 2.8 mm. For further details please follow the ‘Further info:’ link below

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

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Habitat

Wherever the host species* occur (*see under ‘Life History:’ below)

When to see it

Aphids may be found whenever the host species are in leaf.

Life History

Cavariella theobaldi host alternates between Willows (Salix species) and some umbellifers mainly Wild Parsnip (Pastinaca) and Hogweed (Heracleum).

UK Status

The species appears to be widespread in Britain, but true status is difficult to determine due to lack of records.

VC55 Status

Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2025+ | 2020-2024 | pre-2020

UK Map

Additional images

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All NatureSpot records