Chaitophorus capreae
Chaitophorus capreae
Chaitophorus capreae apterae are white to yellowish-white to bluish-green with no distinct dark dorsal abdominal markings. In autumn, the small, bright yellow males with dark antennae are distinctive. For more details about this species see the 'Further Information' link below.
Chaitophorus salicti has more-or-less extensive dark markings on the dorsum.
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Chaitophorus capreae is usually found on the underside of the leaves of Goat Willow or Grey Willow
Late April to November
True status in Britain is difficult to determine due to lack of records.
Rarely recorded in Leicestershire and Rutland.
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