Macrosiphum cholodkovskyi (Mordvilko, 1909)
meadow-sweet aphid
on Filipendula
Filipendula ulmaria, UK © Bob Dransfield & Bob Brightwell, InfluentialPoints
gall
The apterae measure 3-5 mm, their colour ranges from yellowish green, blue-green to coral-pink or red; femora and siphunculi distally dark. They live in the inflorescence and the upper leaves, that may become malformed. Not attended by ants.
host plants
Rosaceae, monophagous
Filpendula ulmaria, vulgaris.
During summer sometimes populations on Bupleurum; Galium; Valeriana.
synonyms
Macrosiphon cholodkovskyi.
parasitoids, predators
references
Blackman & Eastop (2014), Börner & Franz (1956a), Buga & Stekolshchikov (2012a), Buhr (1964b), Dauphin & Aniotsbehere (1997a), Heie (1994a), Kos, Tomanović, Rojht & Trdan (2009a), Lampel (1988a), Lampel & Meier (2007a), Nieto Nafría, Latteur, Mier Durante ao (1999a), Nieto Nafría, Muñoz Martínez & Mier Durante (1987a), Osiadacz & Wojciechowski (2008a), Redfern & Shirley (2011a), Tambs-Lyche (1968a), Weis (1955a), Wilkaniec & Piekarska-Boniecka (2008a), Wojciechowski, Depa, Halgoš ao (2016a).