Purple Loosestrife Aphid

Purple Loosestrife Aphid - Myzus lythri

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Description

Associated with Purple Loosestrife.  Adult apterae (wingless forms) are pale yellow/green. 

[For full description see Influential Points webpage] 

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

We recommend that this species is verified by an expert before submitting to NatureSpot

Habitat

on Purple Loosestrife

Further Information

https://influentialpoints.com/Gallery/Myzus_lythri_purple_loosestrife_aphid.htm

  • Peter Smith
    Cropston garden
    13 June 2025
    Aptera on Purple Loosestrife
  • Peter Smith
    Cropston garden
    13 June 2025
    Alate
  • Peter Smith
    Cropston garden
    13 June 2025
    Aptera with nymphs
  • Peter Smith
    Cropston garden
    13 June 2025
    Nymph

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