Landcare Research - Manaaki Whenua

Landcare-Research -Manaaki Whenua

Aphids/greenfly damage


Order: Hemiptera
Family: Aphididae

Size range

  • Small insects, 2–4 mm in length

Distribution

  • New Zealand and introduced species

Life History

  • Have sucking mouthparts
  • Feed on plant sap
  • Often in large numbers
  • Damage garden plants, including roses

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