Oleander Aphid
Aphis nerii
A small, bright yellow aphid found on oleander, milkweeds, and related toxic host plants in warm gardens and fields. It feeds by inserting slender mouthparts into plant tissue and drinking sap, often remaining exposed on stems and new growth. Rather than relying on strength, it is protected by warning coloration and by toxins sequestered from its host plants. A notable feature is its rapid clonal reproduction, with many females giving birth to live young without mating.
- Type
- Venom
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
- Oleander Aphid Nymph
- Oleander Aphid
- Oleander Aphid Winged Adult