Aphididae (family)

Unidentified aphid at Hughes, ACT

Aphididae (family) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Nov 2019
Aphididae (family) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Nov 2019
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Identification history

Aphididae (family) 22 Jun 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 2 Nov 2019 ruthkerruish

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Root-feeding aphids which produce honeydew which attracts ants. Ant in second photo. Not sure if this aphid is Australian or not.

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 2 Nov 2019 08:00 AM Recorded on
  • ruthkerruish Recorded by

Additional information

  • French bean seedling which was not growing, but wilting. Associated plant
  • Ants Associated Insect
  • Less than 5mm Animal size
  • Breeding behaviour Breeding behaviour

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