Uroleucon achilleae (Koch, 1855)

red yarrow aphid

on Achillea

Uroleucon achilleae on Achillea millefolium

Achillea millefolium, Great Britain, Cambridgeshire, Stretham, 3.x.2022 © Ian Barton: colony

Uroleucon achilleae on Achillea millefolium

2.vi.2023: aptera, dorsal

Uroleucon achilleae on Achillea millefolium

aptera, lateral

Uroleucon achilleae on Achillea millefolium

2.vi.2023: alate larva

Uroleucon achilleae: aptera on Achillea millefolium

Achillea millefolium, UK © Bob Dransfield & Bob Brightwell, InfluentialPoints

parasite

Apterae 2-3 mm, at the undersides of the very lowest leaves, that die off prematurely.

host plants

Asteraceae, monophagous

Achillea crithmifolia, millefolium, nobilis.

synonyms

Dactynotus achilleae.

references

Barbagallo & Pollini (2014a), Blackman & Eastop (2018), Börner & Franz (1956a), Buga & Stekolshchikov (2012a), Heie (1995), Kanturski (2021a), Lampel & Meier (2007a), Nieto Nafría, Remaudière & Mier Durante (1991a), Osiadacz & Wojciechowski (2008a), Tambs-Lyche (1968a), Wilkaniec & Piekarska-Boniecka (2008a), Wojciechowski, Depa, Halgoš ao (2016a).