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Oleander Aphid - Aphis nerii

Habitat: On milkweed

Oleander Aphid - Aphis nerii Habitat: On milkweed<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/137170/oleander_aphid_-_aphis_nerii.html Aphis nerii,Geotagged,Oleander Aphid,Summer,United States

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Beautiful closeup.

    I always feel so bad for aphids, literally the entire world is out to get them.     Posted 3 years ago
    1. View morpheme's profile
      morpheme
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      Except for ants... sometimes they tend aphids like livestock, care for them and protect them... Posted 3 years ago
      1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
        Ferdy Christant
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        True, should have mentioned that! Posted 3 years ago
        1. View Christine Young's profile
          Christine Young
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          Yes -- they are ant cows! Posted 3 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
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Jun 26, 2022. Captured Sep 4, 2021 08:41 in 5 Judson Ave, Woodbury, CT 06798, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/4.5
  • 1/166s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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