Summary
Tuberolachnus salignus, or the giant willow aphid, is a species of aphid, in the genus Tuberolachnus. They are reputed to be the largest aphids, with a body length of up to 5.8mm.First described by Johann Friedrich Gmelin in 1790, it feeds on many species of willow (Salix species), and has one known specific parasite, Pauesia salignae.
Tags
harmful
tree pest
garden pest
crop pest
pest