Rose Aphid - Macrosiphum rosae
Description
The wingless aphids are medium-sized to rather large, broadly spindle-shaped, shiny, and pale to dark green or deep pink to red-brown or magenta, with shiny black head. Antennae and legs bicoloured, yellow and black.
They bear live young as opposed to laying eggs.
Identification difficulty

Habitat
As the name suggests the aphid is to be found on various types of rose (Rosaceae sp) and mainly colonises tender flower buds, young shoots and lower surface of young leaves.
When to see it
Best seen from June to October
Life History
Can be a pest of cultivated roses.
UK Status
Common and widespread in Britain.
VC55 Status
Common in Leicestershire and Rutland.
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Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2020+ | 2015-2019 | pre-2015