Woolly Aphid

Found on various host plants including fruit trees, elms, and shrubs; often situated in bark crevices or on the undersides of leaves.

Herbivorous. These insects use needle-like mouthparts to pierce plant tissues and suck out the sap (phloem).

They produce white, fluffy, cotton-like waxy filaments from specialized glands for protection against predators and moisture loss. Some species have complex life cycles involving alternating host plants.

Generally harmless to humans. They are agricultural pests that can cause leaf curling, galls, and sticky honeydew deposits; however, they serve as a critical food source for beneficial insects like ladybugs and lacewings.