Dysaphis radicola
Dysaphis radicola
Description
The aphid alternates host between apples and the roots of docks. The apterae are greyish-brown or greyish-green.
For more description please refer to the Influential Points webpage for this species
Similar Species
other aphids on apple or dock
Identification difficulty
Recording advice
We recommend that this species is confirmed by an expert before being submitted to NatureSpot
Habitat
Apple and dock
When to see it
See Influential Points web page for more on phenology
Life History
See Influential Points web page for more on life history
Further Information
Peter Smith
Cropston garden
23 September 2023
Attended by black ants
Peter Smith
Cropston garden
23 September 2023
Immatures
Peter Smith
Cropston garden
23 September 2023
Junction of dock stem and root
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