Winged Aphid

Natural Habitat

Gardens, agricultural fields, forests, and indoor plants globally.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivorous; they use piercing-sucking mouthparts to feed on plant phloem (sap).

Behavior Patterns

Aphids often reproduce parthenogenetically (asexually). They produce winged forms (alates) when overcrowding occurs or host plant quality declines, allowing them to migrate to new plants.

Risks & Benefits

Major agricultural pests that can stunt plant growth and transmit plant viruses. They secrete 'honeydew' which promotes mold, but they are a vital food source for beneficial insects like ladybugs.

Identified on: 1/6/2026