Black Bean Aphid Nymph
Aphis fabae (nymph)
Tiny black bean aphid nymphs cluster on tender shoots, leaf undersides, and new growth of beans, beet, poppy, and many other host plants. They feed by inserting fine mouthparts into plant tissue and drawing sap, molting several times as they grow. Young nymphs are wingless and rely on clinging, dropping from the plant, and sticky cornicle secretions to survive predators. A notable feature is that they can mature quickly in warm weather, helping colonies build up with remarkable speed.
- Type
- Venom
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
- Black Bean Aphid Nymph
- Black Bean Aphid
- Black Bean Aphid (Winged Adult)