Dysaphis aucupariae (Buckton, 1879)
wild service aphid
on Sorbus, primary host plant
Sorbus torminalis, Belgium, prov. Namur, Couvin, Aublain, 7.v.2020 © Sébastien Carbonelle
colony
Sorbus torminalis, UK © Bob Dransfield & Bob Brightwell, InfluentialPoints
gall
apterae in conspicuous rolled or twisted leaves that initially are pale yellow-green but eventually get red and finally golden yellow colours. The aphids, ± 2.5 mm long, are dark greyish green, powdered with copious wax.
host plants
Rosaceae, narrowly monophagous
Sorbus torminalis.
Only rarely on S. aucuparia.
on Plantago, secondary host plant
gall
ant-attended aphids between the veins at the underside of the leaves. They are pinkish; the siphunculi stand on dark spots and have dark tips.
secondary host plants
Plantaginaceae, monophagous
Plantago lanceolata, major, media.
synonyms
Sappaphis aucupariae.
references
Barbagallo, Binazzi, Pennacchio & Pollini (2011a), Blackman & Eastop (2014), Buhr (1965a), Dauphin & Aniotsbehere (1997a), Heie (1992a), Lambinon & Schneider (2004a), Redfern & Shirley (2011a), Roskam (2009a), Tambs-Lyche (1970a), Tizado Morales & Nieto Nafría (1991a), Wojciechowski, Depa, Halgoš ao (2016a).