Woolly Aphid

Natural Habitat

Found on various host plants, typically on leaves, twigs, and bark of trees like apple, elm, hawthorn, and alder.

Diet & Feeding

Honeydew-producing sap-suckers that feed on the fluids of host plants using piercing-sucking mouthparts.

Behavior Patterns

They produce a white, waxy, cotton-like covering for protection against predators and moisture loss. They often congregate in large colonies and have complex life cycles involving different host plants.

Risks & Benefits

They can be plant pests causing leaf curling and galls, but they are generally harmless to humans. They provide a food source for beneficial insects like ladybugs and lacewings.

Identified on: 4/3/2026