Psylla alni

Psylla alni - Psylla alni sensu lato

Description

A very large psyllid, 5 - 6 mm, associated with Alder.    The adults are green, but may become red-brown later in the year. The wings are clear, wth dark veins. The nymphs are covered in a white waxy secretion.

Similar Species

Baopelma foersteri is also associated with Alder, but has pale wing veins.

Identification difficulty

host

Recording advice

Good quality photographs clearly showing wing venation; note host plant

Habitat

On Alder.

When to see it

Late spring and summer.

Life History

Associated with Alder.

UK Status

Common (ref.: British Bugs website; link below)

VC55 Status

Frequent

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Additional images

All NatureSpot records