The tiny aphid holds an unenviable spot in the insect world’s food web. It’s basically the low bug on the totem pole.
Aphids: They literally suck
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An aphid excreting cornicle wax. It is a defense against predators.
Syrphid flies, also called hoverflies, prey on aphids. They are pollinators as adults.
Lacewing larvae with aphids. They grow up to be lacewings with delicate wings. Green lacewings come to porch lights at night. They lay eggs on stalks near to their aphid prey.
