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Elder aphid (Aphis sambuci) ? Found it lurking under a nasturtium. Think this is the correct id but will do some checking first.<br /> The one on the far right I think is either having a massive poo, or is giving birth!! Aphids,Fall,Geotagged,South Africa Click/tap to enlarge

Elder aphid (Aphis sambuci) ?

Found it lurking under a nasturtium. Think this is the correct id but will do some checking first.
The one on the far right I think is either having a massive poo, or is giving birth!!

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  1. View Jivko Nakev's profile
    Jivko Nakev
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    Claire, I sent a link to Dr.R.Dransfield in UK. I hope he would be kind to help us to ID these aphids. Posted 11 years ago
    1. View Claire Hamilton's profile
      Claire Hamilton
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      Thanks Jivko, I am pretty sure they are sambuci but I shall wait a hopeful response Posted 11 years ago
      1. View Jivko Nakev's profile
        Jivko Nakev
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        Claire,
        Please find hereby he answer of Dr. R. Dransfield:
        Quote:
        Hi Jivko,
        The most likely identity of the aphid on nasturtium is Aphis fabae mordwilkoi.
        The wax patterns on the nymph also suggest that species.
        Above-ground populations of Aphis sambuci are pretty much restricted to elder (Sambucus nigra), so it is unlikely to be that species.
        Best Wishes,
        Bob
        Unquote         Posted 11 years ago
  3. View Claire Hamilton's profile
    Claire Hamilton
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    Thats awesome, thanks Jivko! Now I just need to create the species. Bear with me, in the middle of something, as soon as I have a spare few mins. Just wanted to quickly say THANK YOU! Posted 11 years ago

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By Claire Hamilton

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Uploaded Jun 11, 2014. Captured Jun 11, 2014 17:12 in Unnamed Road, South Africa.
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  • Canon EOS 70D
  • f/22.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO200
  • 100mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.