Milkweed Aphids by Aroid

Thursday, 8th February 2007

Milkweed Aphids

by Aroid

Milkweed Aphid, Aphis Nerii.

Equipment: Canon PowerShot A620

Aroid

I am an evolutionary biologist at Rutgers University in New Jersey. Teach classes in plant biology, plant products, plant systematics, medicinal plants

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8 Comments

Lee Says:
February 8th, 2007 at 6:08 pm
As a “close-up” this is really up close! Have you tried the Botany Photo of the Day site? It’s an excellent site and they would appreciate your photos beyond my simple observation. What “family” dynamics this shows. Thanks!
Photo Buffet Says:
February 9th, 2007 at 3:46 am
Absolutely amazing! My dad was a farm advisor for many years, and I remember him discussing aphids & crop damage. Never had such a closeup look at them until today! Thanks.
Anurag Says:
February 5th, 2008 at 8:55 am
Really good Macro. Nice color combination.
Pieter -sAner- van der Horst Says:
February 8th, 2008 at 8:59 am
Nice! A slightly larger DOF would have made this picture 100% perfect imho.
Renee Says:
February 8th, 2008 at 3:51 pm
These photos are really nice..i didnt know what these little insects even looked liked!
Su Says:
September 14th, 2009 at 7:56 am
What strange creatures, good shot.
mike Says:
October 3rd, 2009 at 12:12 am
I have never seen those insects before.
su Says:
February 19th, 2010 at 9:03 pm
Creepy but cool.