Chaitophorus capreae

Chaitophorus capreae

Alternative names
Pale Sallow Leaf Aphid
Description

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.

Similar Species

Chaitophorus salicti has more-or-less extensive dark markings on the dorsum.

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Please state the host species and provide good close-up images to support your record.

Habitat

Chaitophorus capreae is usually found on the underside of the leaves of Goat Willow or Grey Willow

When to see it

Late April to November

UK Status

True status in Britain is difficult to determine due to lack of records.

VC55 Status

Rarely recorded in Leicestershire and Rutland.

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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.

All NatureSpot records