Solitary Birch Aphid
Solitary Birch Aphid - Monaphis antennata
Description
An aphid associated with Birch. Winged adults and nymphs are green, oviparae are brownish and males are reddish, but all forms have very long and thick antennae that are black except at the base. Unusually for aphids, they are found on upper surface of the leaf, and are solitary or present in very low numbers.
Recording advice
Good quality photographs; you must note the host plant
Habitat
Birch trees
UK Status
Rare
VC55 Status
Rarely recorded; the Croft record is thought to be the first for VC55
Further Information
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