Downy Birch Aphid
Downy Birch Aphid - Euceraphis punctipennis
Description
One of the larger aphids and has a pale green body, lightly dusted with bluish wax particles, membranous wings and long legs.
Similar Species
Euceraphis betulae is found on Silver Birch.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
Around areas with Downy Birch.
When to see it
Summer.
Life History
Found living on downy birch trees (Betula pubescens) where they feed and multiply on the buds and leaves by sucking sap.
UK Status
Widespread in Britain, but under recorded.
VC55 Status
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
Further Information
Graham Calow
Near Sapcote, M69 Roundabout
11 November 2019
specimen examined - on Birch
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