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Milkweed Aphid (Aphis nerii) I was actually taking a photo of a senna flower when I spotted these little fellows! Aphis nerii,Fall,Geotagged,Milkweed aphid,South Africa,aphids,south africa Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Milkweed Aphid (Aphis nerii)

I was actually taking a photo of a senna flower when I spotted these little fellows!

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  1. View Jivko Nakev's profile
    Jivko Nakev
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    Great shot, Claire and nice addition to my challenge! I added to my list Symbiosis. Posted 11 years ago
    1. View Claire Hamilton's profile
      Claire Hamilton
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      Thanks Jivko, I was thinking of you when I took this! Posted 11 years ago
  3. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    They seem very interested in each other :) Great species intro, requiring true macro eyes. Posted 11 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 Claire Hamilton
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By Claire Hamilton

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Uploaded Jun 11, 2014. Captured Jun 11, 2014 16:13 in Unnamed Road, South Africa.
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  • Canon EOS 70D
  • f/8.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO200
  • 100mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.

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