Aphididae (family)

Unidentified aphid at Hughes, ACT

Aphididae (family) at Hughes, ACT - 16 May 2020
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Identification history

Aphididae (family) 23 May 2020 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 16 May 2020 ruthkerruish

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Possibly cotton aphid (Aphis gossypii). Similar black aphids have been found in very large numbers in NSW on the noxious weed Fireweed (Senecio madagascariensis) causing the death of plants.

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Sighting information

  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • 16 May 2020 12:45 PM Recorded on
  • ruthkerruish Recorded by

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  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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