Common Maple Aphid
Common Maple Aphid - Periphyllus testudinaceus
Description
In the winged form of this aphid (alate) the pterostigma on the wing is brown, rather than black.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
Associated with various maple species.
When to see it
Spring and summer.
UK Status
Widespread but under recorded in Britain.
VC55 Status
Thought to be fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.
Further Information
Mike Higgott
Anstey, Cropston Road Nature Area
25 May 2023
Graham Calow
Sapcote, land behind Northfield Road
28 April 2025
David Nicholls
Kirby Muxloe Castle
25 May 2013
David Nicholls
Ratby garden
29 April 2023
Mike Higgott
Anstey, Link Road Playing Fields
24 May 2023
Green form alatiform fourth instar nymph
Mike Higgott
Anstey, Link Road Playing Fields
24 May 2023
Aestivating nymphs
Graham Calow
Sapcote, land behind Northfield Road
28 April 2025
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