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Aphids

Photo by Bianca
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Description:

Found a family of something on my milkweed plant seedling. Mites or aphids??

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Comments (4)
Juan DiTrani
nop, aphids have two "horns" at the back where they produce "honey" so they can feed ants http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aphid
Ashish
Juan I felt they are black horned Treehoppers... may be I am wrong.
Bianca
Thanks! All I need is a ladybug.

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