Megourella tribulis

Description

This small aphid is mainly black with a blue-grey bloom on part of its body

Habitat

Found on vetch, possibly on other plants too.

When to see it

Summer

Life History

We have been unable to find very much information relating to this species, but it seems to be associated with vetch.

UK Status

Status in Britain not known at present.

VC55 Status

Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known at present.

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Species profile

Species group:
Bugs
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Hemiptera
Family:
Aphididae
Records on NatureSpot:
1
First record:
24/06/2011 (Nicholls, David)
Last record:
24/06/2011 (Nicholls, David)

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