Herb Bennet Aphid

Herb Bennet Aphid - Macrosiphum gei

Description

Macrosiphum gei apterae are spindle-shaped, usually mid-green to bluish green or wine red.

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo is required and the specimen should be examined with a microscope. In the comments box, state the key or ID method used and describe the size and identifying characters.

Habitat

Macrosiphum gei is found in dense colonies on the upper parts of the flower stem of Geum urbanum Herb-Bennet (also known as Wood Avens) and on Hybrid Avens. It can also occur on the undersides of the leaves of some Apiaceae, especially Anthriscus.

When to see it

Summer.

UK Status

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