Slender mugwort aphid, Macrosiphoniella oblonga, on wild mugwort plant, Artemesia vulgaris
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Slender mugwort aphid, Macrosiphoniella oblonga, on wild mugwort plant, Artemesia vulgaris
Slender mugwort aphid, Macrosiphoniella oblonga, on wild mugwort plant, Artemesia vulgaris. Secondary host of this pest of cultivated chrysanthemums
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Media ID 10594821
© FLPA/Nigel Cattlin
Aphid Aphididae Berkshire Cultivated Hemiptera Homoptera Insecta June Oblonga Pest Pests Photomicrograph Slender Vulgaris Wild Chrysanthemum Mugwort
Tiny Trouble - Slender Mugwort Aphid Strikes Again, Targeting Cultivated Chrysanthemums!
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. In this photomicrograph, we witness the mischievous Macrosiphoniella oblonga, also known as the Slender Mugwort Aphid, making its move on a wild mugwort plant. This cunning insect has found itself a secondary host in Artemesia vulgaris and is notorious for wreaking havoc on our beloved cultivated chrysanthemums. With their delicate bodies magnified under Nigel Cattlin's lens, these tiny pests appear to be plotting their next attack. Their presence may seem insignificant at first glance, but don't be fooled by their size! These aphids possess an uncanny ability to multiply rapidly and cause significant damage to our cherished flowers. As they scuttle across the leaves of the wild mugwort plant like miniature invaders from another world, it becomes clear that these insects are not to be underestimated. Hemiptera or Homoptera? Insecta or Aphididae? Let's leave those scientific classifications aside for now and focus on one thing – protecting our precious chrysanthemums! So next time you find yourself tending to your garden or admiring a bouquet of vibrant blooms, spare a thought for these stealthy intruders lurking in the shadows. It's up to us garden enthusiasts to stay vigilant against this minuscule menace and ensure that our cultivated chrysanthemums remain unscathed by
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