Woolly Aphid

Commonly found on the leaves, buds, and bark of host plants such as apples, ash, and beech trees, particularly in temperate regions.

They feed on the sap of host plants by piercing the tissue with their needle-like mouthparts, often excreting a sticky substance called honeydew.

They produce a white, waxy, cotton-like substance that covers their bodies for protection. Many species have complicated life cycles involving alternating between different host plant species.

They are considered garden pests as they can cause leaf curling, galls, and overall plant stress. They provide a food source for beneficial insects like ladybugs, lacewings, and hoverflies.