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Rhopalomyzus lonicerae
This is a small, pale creamy aphid, the body length of the adult aptera of Rhopalomyzus lonicerae is 2.0 to 2.6 mm. (see 'Further info' link).
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The primary host of this aphid is Honeysuckle (Lonicera) where is lives within a gall-like, crumpled leaf in spring. The secondary host are grasses, especially Phalaris.
Spring to autumn.
See ‘Further info’ link.
Not uncommon in Britain, but not well recorded.
Rarely recorded in Leicestershire and Rutland.
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- Bugs
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- Records on NatureSpot:
- 1
- First record:
- 24/04/2023 (Calow, Graham)
- Last record:
- 24/04/2023 (Calow, Graham)
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