Aphids

Photos by Debbie Roos, Agricultural Extension Agent.

Description and Biology of:
Asparagus Aphid, Bean and Cowpea Aphids,
Cabbage and Turnip Aphids, Melon Aphid,
Green Peach Aphid, Corn Leaf Aphid

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Aphids on Asclepias

Close-up of aphids on Asclepias

aphid colony on underside of tomato leaf (note white cast skins)

aphid shedding skin

aphids parasitized by the tiny parasitic wasp, Aphidius  

parasitized aphid mummy with parasitic wasp about to emerge (note outline of exit hole)

exit hole in aphid mummy caused by emergence of parasitic wasp

aphid parasitized by an Aphelinid wasp; Aphelinidae usually form black mummies

syrphid fly larva feeding on an aphid colony  

predaceous syrphid fly larva

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This page last updated on August 17, 2008.

 

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