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Oleander Aphid - Aphis nerii I imagine that this aphid was thinking, &quot;Ahhh, my butt!&quot;<br /> <br /> Habitat: Milkweed in a meadow Aphis,Aphis nerii,Geotagged,Milkweed aphid,Oleander aphid,Summer,United States,aphid Click/tap to enlarge

Oleander Aphid - Aphis nerii

I imagine that this aphid was thinking, "Ahhh, my butt!"

Habitat: Milkweed in a meadow

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  1. View Ernst's profile
    Ernst
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    Poor little aphid Posted 4 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      Definitely. It would kinder to start with the head. Posted 4 years ago
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    Calbost Niel
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    It's a jungle out there Posted 4 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      Yep. You better watch your butt. Posted 4 years ago

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The Oleander Aphid

''Aphis nerii'' is an aphid of the family Aphididae. Its common names include oleander aphid, milkweed aphid, sweet pepper aphid, and nerium aphid.

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Similar species: True Bugs
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Feb 9, 2021. Captured Jul 31, 2020 10:36 in 91 Main St, Sharon, CT 06069, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/256s
  • ISO100
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.