Aphid

Found globally on a wide variety of plants, including agricultural crops, gardens, and forests.

Herbivorous; feeds on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts.

Often found in large colonies on the undersides of leaves; known for rapid asexual reproduction and secreting honeydew.

Can cause significant agricultural damage and transmit plant viruses; benefits include serving as a primary food source for predators like ladybugs.