Woolly Alder Aphid
Prociphilus tessellatus
Adult woolly alder aphids are tiny sap-feeding insects often seen as fuzzy white patches on alder twigs or flying between seasonal host plants. They use piercing mouthparts to feed on phloem sap and excrete sticky honeydew that can attract ants and sooty mold. Many adults have wings, allowing them to disperse and find fresh hosts rather than fight directly. Their waxy filaments and alarm chemicals are notable defenses against predators such as lady beetles, lacewings, and parasitoid wasps.
- Type
- Wing
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- Woolly Alder Aphid
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