Description

Over all length 2 - 3mm. The aphids are pale green with a waxy coat that gives them a bluish bloom. They can infest a plant, completely covering its stems.

Habitat

Feeds on cabbages or other Brassicas. Common garden pest.

Status and distribution

Common and widespread in Britain. Common in Nottinghamshire and at Netherfield Lagoons.

Best time to see

Year round.