Illinoia liriodendri

Illinoia liriodendri

Description

The body length of an adult Illinoia liriodendri aptera is 1.7 to 2.5 mm. I. liriodendri apterae are spindle shaped and pale green, lightly dusted with wax. There are also yellowish and pink-red forms. For a more detailed description of this species please use the ‘Further info:’ link below.

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Please add good quality images to support your record, and also state the host plant.

Habitat

Illinoia liriodendri feeds on undersides of the leaves of Tulip-tree (Liriodendron tulipifera). Dense populations can build up resulting in large deposits of honeydew on the leaves.

When to see it

Sexual forms occur in autumn.

Life History

The aphids are restricted to the undersides of the leaves where, early in the season, the clusters of the nymphs can be found behind each of the adult viviparous females

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:

Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2025+ | 2020-2024 | pre-2020

UK Map

Additional images

All NatureSpot records