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I have no idea where to even start...
Copyright © 2008 Andrew Meeds

I have no idea where to even start...
Columbia, Boone County, Missouri, USA
July 23, 2008
Size: miniscule- <1/8 inch
One of the weirdest things I've ever seen. Couldn't get a good shot on account of its size. When it flew it reminded me of a maple seed helicopter... kinda just went straight up really slowly.
Contributed by Andrew Meeds on 23 July, 2008 - 4:57pm
Last updated 31 October, 2009 - 12:38am

Moved
Moved from unidentified woolly aphids.
… Charley Eiseman, 31 October, 2009 - 12:38am

Moved
Moved from Woolly Aphids.
… Charley Eiseman, 17 November, 2008 - 5:05pm

Wooly Aphid
This is a wooley aphid. The furry stuff is actually wax its body makes.
… Toni Dudley, 23 July, 2008 - 5:49pm

 
huh... weird...
Didn't realize they could fly well...
… Andrew Meeds, 23 July, 2008 - 6:29pm

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