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Woolly beech aphid

The woolly beech aphid, Phyllaphis fagi, is an introduced aphid which can be found on Fagus sylvatica. Growers report seeing them on several cultivated varieties including Fagus sylvatica'Asplenifolia', 'Fastigiata', 'Roseo-Marginata' and 'Purpurea
Pendula'.  

 

Nice images can be found at Invasives.org: Woolly beech aphid

There is a discussion of woolly beach aphid at the plante doktor website.

Life table parameters affecting the population development of the woolly beech aphid, Phyllaphis fagi

Fan-dancing woolly beech aphids - video

 
Woolly beech aphid eggs on stem
woolly beech aphid eggs
Photo: Rosetta
A white tuft near the yellow arrow shows the small size of the aphid.
woolly beech aphid on leaf underside
Photo: Rosetta
A microscopic shot of an aphid on the leaf underside. The "wool" has been knocked off of the aphid in transport.
woolly beech aphid
Photo: Rosetta
A colony of woolly beech aphid. Note honeydew near aphid.
woolly beech aphid colony
Photo: Invasives.org
Woolly beech aphid colony in late June
Woolly beech aphid colony
Photo: Rosetta
Woolly beech aphid colony in mid-May
woolly beech aphids
Photo: Rosetta, Oregon State University
Website editor:
Robin Rosetta

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