Tuberolachnus salignus

Giant willow aphid at Fyshwick, ACT

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Identification history

	Tuberolachnus salignus	31 Jul 2021	MichaelBedingfield
	Tuberolachnus salignus	31 Jul 2021	TimL

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There were many of these insects on the galvanised handrail of a bridge at the Wetlands, with and without wings and in various sizes, as shown in this and similar posts. Presumably, different stages of development of the same insect.

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Location information

Coordinates 149.158622 -35.314838
Altitude 556.6m
Maps Jerrabomberra Wetlands
Places Fyshwick, ACT

Sighting information

10 Abundance
14 Jul 2021 09:10 AM Recorded on
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TimL Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Psyllids, lerps, aphids & whiteflies (Hemiptera, several families) Insects

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5mm to 12mm Animal size

Species information

Tuberolachnus salignus Scientific name
Giant willow aphid Common name
Not Sensitive
Exotic
Minor weed or pest
Up to 753m Recorded at altitude
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