Dysaphis tulipae

Dysaphis tulipae

Alternative names
Tulip Bulb Aphid
Description

Adult apterae of Dysaphis tulipae are pale greenish yellow, but may appear whitish because of an overlay of white powder. There is often a reddish suffusion around the siphunculi which is more prominent in immatures. The body length of the Dysaphis tulipae aptera is 1.7 to 2.3 mm. For more details follow the 'Further Information' link below.

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Please provide close up photographs and state the host plant species.

Habitat

Dysaphis tulipae is found on the bulbs, shoots and leaves of many monocotyledonous plants in the lily and tulip (Liliaceae), crocus, gladiolus and iris (Iridaceae), arum (Araceae) and banana (Musaceae) families. 

When to see it

For details follow the 'Further Information' link below.

Life History

Usually ant attended.

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

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UK Map

Additional images

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All NatureSpot records