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
FLPA images of Wildlife and nature
Media ID 10594813
© FLPA/Nigel Cattlin
Aphid Aphididae Berkshire Cultivated Hemiptera Homoptera Insecta June Oblonga Pest Pests Photomicrograph Slender Vulgaris Wild Chrysanthemum Mugwort
Nature's Tiny Intruders - Slender Mugwort Aphids Crash Wild Mugwort Party!
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. In this photomicrograph, we witness a hilarious invasion as the Slender Mugwort Aphid gatecrashes a wild mugwort plant gathering. These mischievous insects, known for their knack of causing trouble in cultivated chrysanthemums, seem to have found an alternative party spot! With their delicate bodies and elongated shape, these aphids are like tiny acrobats performing daring feats on the Artemesia Vulgaris leaves. It's almost as if they're dancing to their own secret tune! Who knew pests could be so entertaining? As we zoom in closer, we discover that even at such a microscopic level, life is bustling with activity. These Hemiptera Homoptera insects from the Aphididae family may be considered pests by some but let's not forget that they too have an important role to play in our ecosystem. So next time you stumble upon an unexpected guest crashing your garden soirée or munching on your beloved plants, take a moment to appreciate nature's sense of humor. After all, it's these little surprises that make life interesting! Kudos to FLPA photographer Nigel Cattlin for capturing this comical scene amidst Berkshire's June backdrop. Let this image serve as a reminder that sometimes even pests can bring joy and laughter into our lives – albeit unintentionally!
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