Shallot aphid
The shallot aphid, Myzus ascalonicus , is extremely polyphagous. It feeds on crops such as onions, shallots, strawberries, lettuce, brassicas and potatoes [...] cosmopolitan and widely spread in Europe. Damage symptoms Feeding of shallot aphid on strawberries invokes a strong host plant reaction. Infested plants become [...] Blossom trusses are also affected, fruits remain small and yield is reduced. On bulbs and shallot, the aphids often occur at the end of the storage period