Oleander Aphid Winged Adult
Aphis nerii (winged)
This winged adult occurs on oleander, milkweeds, and other toxic host plants in warm gardens, roadsides, and fields. It flies between plants and colonies, using piercing mouthparts to feed on phloem sap from tender stems and new growth. Its host-derived toxins and bright yellow coloration help deter predators, while its wings allow it to disperse when a colony becomes crowded or its host declines.
- Type
- Wing
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
- Oleander Aphid Nymph
- Oleander Aphid
- Oleander Aphid Winged Adult