Common Green Aphid

Found on the undersides of leaves, stems, and roots of a wide variety of host plants.

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

Rapid reproduction via parthenogenesis (asexual birth of live young); often found in dense colonies; secretes sticky honeydew.

Major agricultural pest that can cause leaf curling, stunted growth, and transmit plant viruses; benefits include serving as a primary food source for beneficial insects like ladybugs.