Myzus persicae

Myzus persicae

Green Peach Aphid
Binomial:	Myzus persicae
Order:	Homoptera
Metamorphosis:	Simple
Diseases vectored:	Plum Pox Virus

The Green Peach Aphid is a pest of over 875 species of plants, including both food crops and ornamental species.

Host plants

A wide range of plants, including those in the following genera:

• Beta (Beets)
• Brassica (Coles)
• Camellia
• Capsicum (Pepper)
• Clematis
• Crocus (Crocus)
• Daucus (Carrot)
• Dianthus (Carnation)
• Erythronium (Trout Lily)
• Hedera (Ivy)
• Lactuca (Lettuce)
• Lilium (Lily)
• Lycopersicon (Tomato)
• Papaver (Poppy)
• Philadelphus (Mock Orange)
• Pisum (Peas)
• Prunus (Stone Fruits)
• Rheum (Rhubarb)
• Rosa (Rose)
• Sedum (Rockcress)
• Solanum (Nightshades)
• Verbena
• Viola (Violets)

Control

• Cultural controls: Prune for good air flow and to allow access to predators
• Organic pesticides: Horticultural Oil, Neem Oil
• Predators and parasites: Syrphids