Woolly Aphid

Found on various plants and trees including apple, elm, hawthorn, and beech in temperate regions.

Feeds on plant sap from stems, leaves, and roots using piercing-sucking mouthparts.

Produces white, waxy strands that resemble wool or cotton for protection from predators and desiccation. Often found in large colonies.

Potential garden and agricultural pest that can cause leaf curling, galls, and secondary mold growth through honeydew production. They are generally harmless to humans.