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Woolly Aphid - Eriosoma
Copyright © 2008 Tony DiTerlizzi

Woolly Aphid - Eriosoma
Norwottuck Rail Trail, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, USA
October 13, 2008
Size: ~4mm
Woolly aphids congregating in the crevices near the roots of a birch. Individuals were descending the tree and joining clusters. Perhaps this is an overwintering behavior?

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Contributed by Tony DiTerlizzi on 13 October, 2008 - 5:36pm
Last updated 17 November, 2008 - 7:02pm

Moved
Moved from unidentified woolly aphids.
… Charley Eiseman, 17 November, 2008 - 7:02pm

Moved
Moved from Woolly Aphids.
… Charley Eiseman, 17 November, 2008 - 4:55pm

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