Rose Stem Aphid
Rose Stem Aphid - Maculolachnus submacula
Alternative names
Rose Root Aphid
Description
2.7-3.8mm. A brown aphid, covered in short hairs and with very short siphuncules. Alates have a dark spot on the wing. It usually feeds on the lower stems or roots of roses, including garden varieties, but can occasionally be found on other species in the rose and geranium families. It is often attended by ants.
Recording advice
Expert confirmation is required.
When to see it
Summer-Autumn.
Life History
Overwinters as black, shiny eggs on the lower stems.
UK Status
Rarely recorded.
VC55 Status
Unknown.
Further Information
Leicestershire & Rutland Map
Enter a town or village to see local records
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.


