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Field Notes

Description:

Some sort of aphid. A very small (about 1mm long) pink arthropod. Translucent.
Has limb-like projections for chemical defense. Found on the metal hood of a public trashcan.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
KeithRoragen
It's an aphid. The projections on the back are called "cornicles". They are used to secrete defensive chemicals and pheromones.

Spotted for Missions

Mission
WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
Mission
The Color Red
Mission
The Pacific Northwest Bioregion

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PublishedSeptember 27, 2011

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