Woolly aphid

Found on woody plants, tree bark, and leaves, often creating galls or residing in protected crevices.

Feeds exclusively on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts, excreting sugary honeydew.

Secretes a waxy, wool-like white coating for camouflage and protection; reproduces rapidly through parthenogenesis.

Can cause leaf curling, stunted growth, and twig dieback on ornamental or fruit trees, while secreting honeydew that attracts sooty mold.