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Hayhurstia atriplicis - female
Copyright © 2010 Andrew Jensen

Hayhurstia atriplicis - Female
Hatton, Adams County, Washington, USA
A common weed called lambs quarters (Chenopodium) hosts a lot of aphids, including this one, Hayhurstia atriplicis. This is the oviparous female.
Contributed by Andrew Jensen on 21 December, 2010 - 7:55am

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