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woolly apple aphid

Eriosoma lanigerum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (6 countries), Europe (30 countries), and North America (United States).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇳🇵 Nepal 🇹🇯 Tajikistan 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇲🇩 Moldova 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇯🇵 Japan 🇦🇱 Albania 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇮🇹 Italy 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇲🇹 Malta 🇵🇱 Poland 🇷🇴 Romania 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇮🇱 Israel 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Animalia (Animals)

Arthropoda (artrópodos)

Insecta (insecto)

Hemiptera (Hemiptera)

Species

Eriosoma lanigerum (woolly apple aphid)

Names in Other Languages

French puceron lanigère du pommier

German Blutlaus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of woolly apple aphid?

The scientific name of woolly apple aphid is Eriosoma lanigerum. It belongs to the genus Eriosoma.

Where does woolly apple aphid live?

woolly apple aphid is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (6 countries), Europe (30 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, France.

What family does woolly apple aphid belong to?

woolly apple aphid (Eriosoma lanigerum) belongs to the genus Eriosoma, which is part of the taxonomic family Aphididae.

What kingdom does woolly apple aphid belong to?

woolly apple aphid (Eriosoma lanigerum) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of woolly apple aphid?

The closest relatives of woolly apple aphid in the genus Eriosoma include Woolly aphids.

Native Range — 38 Countries

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Genus Eriosoma — 2 Species

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woolly apple aphid

Eriosoma lanigerum

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Data verified marzo 2026

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