Woolly Aphid

Found on the stems, leaves, and roots of host trees and shrubs, particularly apple and elm.

Consumes plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts, excreting sticky honeydew.

Secretes a white, waxy, wool-like fluff to protect its soft body from predators and weather. Forms dense colonies that cause leaf curling, gall formation, and branch stunting.

Major agricultural pest causing significant damage to orchards and ornamental plants. Can transmit plant viruses and attract secondary fungal infections via honeydew secretions.