Aphids
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| 11 May 2021 |
The aphids that fly in May are sycamore aphids (Drepanosiphum platanoidis) and, as their name suggests, they feed on sycamore trees and a few other tree species. They don't attack garden plants or crops, but if a large group develop on a tree they can reduce its growth
The aphids that fly in May are sycamore aphids (Drepanosiphum platanoidis) and, as their name suggests, they feed on sycamore trees and a few other tree species. They don't attack garden plants or crops, but if a large group develop on a tree they can reduce its growth
There are at least 600 aphid species in Britain. Some of them appear on photographic websites, but few are correctly identified, and many common aphids (being small and inconspicuous) are rarely noticed or photographed.
The species below are those most commonly uploaded to the Open University's iSpot project, grouped by color. They appear on this list partly because of their abundance, but probably more importantly, their high visibility due to large size, colouration and/or effects on their host plant.
Note: Whilst a few aphid species feed on many plant species, many aphid species usually occur on one or two host plant species.
If you do not know what an aphid is feeding on, it may be impossible to identify it! (LINK)
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| Winged Adult |
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