The witch-hazel cone gall aphid is a minuscule insect, a member of the aphid superfamily, whose presence on a witch-hazel plant is easily recognizable by a red conical gall structure. This gall, rich in nutrients, provides both food and shelter for the female aphid.
Similar species: True Bugs
By Christine Young
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Uploaded Mar 9, 2024. Captured Sep 26, 2022 09:08 in 31 Ferncrest Ave, Coventry, RI 02816, USA.
