Periphyllus acericola
Aphid colonies occur on the undersides of sycamore leaves. Alates with closely spaced, black, abdominal cross-bars and black pterostigmata. White "dimorph" nymphs in dense groups.
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Periphyllus acericola may be found anywhere that Sycamore is present.
Aphid colonies may be found when Sycamore is in leaf.
True status in Britain is difficult to determine due to lack of records.
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
Graham Calow
Sapcote, Bassett Lane Cemetery
26 May 2023
on Sycamore
Graham Calow
Burbage Wood
23 May 2023
adult and immatures on Sycamore
Graham Calow
Burbage Wood
23 May 2023
adult on Sycamore
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Species profile
- Species group:
- insect - true bug (Hemiptera)
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
- Order:
- Hemiptera
- Family:
- Aphididae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 8
- First record:
- 12/05/2023 (Smith, Peter)
- Last record:
- 10/05/2025 (Smith, Peter)
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Graham Calow
Burbage Wood
23 May 2023
adult and immatures on Sycamore
