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Oleander Aphids
Aphis nerii
37.8541, -122.269
Field Notes
Description:
These aphids were on a flowering plant in sidewalk landscaping. This is the first time I have seen this species of aphid. Their color is really beautiful.
Habitat:
Urban sidewalk landscaping, Berkeley, CA.
Notes:
Aphididae is a very large insect family in the aphid superfamily (Aphidoidea), of the order Hemiptera. There are several thousand species in this family, many of which are well-known for being serious plant pests. They are also the family of insects containing most plant virus vectors (around 200 known) with the green peach aphid (Myzus persicae) being one of the most prevalent and indiscriminate carriers (Wikipedia).
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PublishedNovember 6, 2011
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