
Community identification
Woolly Aphid
Eriosomatinae
- Order & Family
- Hemiptera: Aphididae
- Size
- 2 to 5 mm in length
Natural Habitat
Found on various host plants, especially trees like elm, apple, and beech
Diet & Feeding
Herbivorous, feeding on plant sap from leaves, branches, or roots
Behavior Patterns
They produce a white waxy secretion that gives them a woolly appearance. Many species have complex life cycles involving an alternation of host plants.
Risks & Benefits
Usually considered a minor plant pest that can cause leaf curling or sticky honeydew; they are not harmful to humans and are a food source for beneficial insects like ladybugs.