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Milkweed Aphid

Aphis nerii Boyer de Fonscolombe

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Description:

bright yellow aphid with black legs shown here covering the stem of a milkweed plant; winged & wingless adult females about 1.5 mm

Habitat:

school butterfly garden

Reference Links:

oleander aphid - Aphis nerii Boyer de Fonscolombe

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