Kebnat
INSECTS

Elder Aphid

Aphis sambuci

Insects
Introduced
Elder Aphid, photo 1 of 5
Elder Aphid, Nymph
Elder Aphid, photo 3 of 5

True bug in the family Aphididae. Introduced to Québec. Feeds on plants.

There are 7 observations of Elder Aphid in Québec, mostly in Montréal, Lanaudière and Montérégie, and it has been reported in 3 of the 17 regions.

Where to see it

  1. Montréal4
  2. Lanaudière2
  3. Montérégie1

Similar species

Black Bean AphidAphis fabae
Cabbage AphidBrevicoryne brassicae
Melon AphidAphis gossypii
Tufted Vetch AphidAphis craccae
Cowpea AphidAphis craccivora
Spotted Poplar AphidAphis maculatae
Bird Cherry-oat AphidRhopalosiphum padi