Aphis grossulariae

Aphis grossulariae

Alternative names
Gooseberry - Willowherb Aphid
Gooseberry Aphid
Description

Dense colonies of Aphis grossulariae at the growing tips of Gooseberry cause severe deformation and clumping of young leaves. The adult aptera is dull green to dark green and is slightly to moderately wax powdered. The antennae are shorter than the body.  The alate has the head and thorax black, the abdomen green with dark stripes, the siphunculi and antennae dark and the cauda pale.

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo is required. If the photo doesn't show the key ID features then in the comments box describe the size and identifying characters you have observed.

Habitat

Associated with Willowherb and Gooseberry.

When to see it

A new generation will hatch around April and numbers will build towards summer.

UK Status

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

VC55 Status

Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.

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

All NatureSpot records