Identification file

Identification file

Aphis fabae Scopoli, 1763

1.4–3.1 mm

Apterous: matt black aphid, colonies include individuals (nymphs) showing waxy white stripes
Frons flat or slightly sinuate
Antennae shorter than length of body (2)
Abdomen: presence of lateral tubercles   on segments I and VII, and sometimes smaller ones on intermediate segments (4)
Cornicles straight, black and short (6)
Cauda digitate, black (7)

Aphis fabae : fiche identification

Aphis fabae © Encyclop'Aphid

Alate: dark
Frons flat or slightly sinuate (1)
Antennae shorter than length of body (2), presence of 10-25 rhinaria on III (3)
Abdomen: with dark transverse stripes, always separate (5), presence of lateral tubercles on  segments I and VII, sometimes smaller ones on segments intermediate
Cornicles straight, black and short (6)
Cauda digitate black (7)

Species file

Modification date : 07 February 2023 | Publication date : 31 March 2014 | Redactor : Evelyne Turpeau, Maurice Hullé, Bernard Chaubet