Aphids

There are three main aphid pests of brassicas:

Cabbage aphid (Brevicoryne brassicae)
Peach-potato aphid (Myzus persicae)
Potato aphid (Macrosiphum euphorbiae)

Find resources relating to each species below.

Cabbage Aphid (Brevicoryne brassicae) resource links

AHDB

Pest Insects in Brassica Crops: aphids

Biology and Management of the Mealy Cabbage Aphid

CABI

Cabbage Aphid Datasheet (access required)

RHS

Mealy Cabbage Aphid

BAYER

Mealy Cabbage Aphid

Potato Aphid (Macrosiphum euphorbiae) resource links

AHDB

Identification of Potato Aphid and Transmitted Viruses

BAYER

Potato Aphid

Peach-Potato Aphid (Myzus persicae) resource links

AHDB

Basic Biology of the Peach-Potato Aphid

BAYER

Peach Potato Aphid