Amphorophora rubi

Amphorophora rubi

Alternative names
Large Blackberry Aphid
Description

The body length of Amphorophora rubi apterae is 2.2 to 4.7 mm. A. rubi apterae are pale green or yellowish green with pale, slightly swollen siphunculi, . For additional information see the ‘Further info:’ link below.

Similar Species

Amphorophora idaei is similar, but feeds only on Raspberry, not on Blackberry (Bramble).  A. rubi never feeds on Raspberry.

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

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Habitat

Associated with Blackberry (Bramble).

When to see it

When Bramble is in leaf.

Life History

Amphorophora rubi does not host alternate. It feeds on the underside of leaves of Blackberry (Rubus fruticosus agg.) and related Rubus species, but not on Raspberry.

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:

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Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2025+ | 2020-2024 | pre-2020

UK Map

Additional images

All NatureSpot records