
Community identification
Blackberry Aphid (likely)
Aphis ruborum
- Order & Family
- Hemiptera, Aphididae
- Size
- 1.5mm to 2.5mm
Natural Habitat
Found on the undersides of leaves on cultivated and wild blackberries or raspberries
Diet & Feeding
Herbivorous, sucking sap from the stems and leaves of host plants
Behavior Patterns
They are pear-shaped and slow-moving, often congregating in large colonies to feed; they reproduce quickly during warm months
Risks & Benefits
A common garden pest that can cause leaf curling or stunted growth in plants, but they provide a vital food source for beneficial insects like ladybugs and lacewings