The occurrence and distribution of Cerataphis palmae (Ghesquierei) on Raphia palms in six Southern States of Nigeria, were studied. The percentage infestation of palms in the States were 24.9% (Bendel), 41.23% (Cross River), 37.17% (Imo), 34.73% (Lagos), 11.55% (Oyo) and 28.0% (Rivers). C. palmae is found in places in Southern Nigeria where Raphia palms, particularly R. hookeri Mann & Wendl. and R. vinifera Beauv. occur. There was no significant difference in percentage aphid coverage among the six States (F = 2.013; 0.01 < P > 0.05).
