Aphids for dinner (17211799588)

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Summary[edit] Description: Ladybird larvae eyes off aphids Aphis gossypii ID: Cameron Brumley - Department of Agriculture and Food "Aphids are among the most destructive insect pests on cultivated plants in temperate regions.[1] The damage they do to plants has made them enemies of farmers and gardeners the world over, though from a zoological standpoint they are a highly successful group of organisms.[2] Their success is due in part to the asexual reproductive capabilities of some species. About 4,400 species are known, all included in the family Aphididae.[3] Around 250 species are serious pests for agriculture and forestry as well as an annoyance for gardeners. They vary in length from 1 to 10 millimetres (0.04 to 0.39 in). Natural enemies include predatory ladybirds, hoverfly larvae, parasitic wasps, aphid midge larvae, crab spiders, lacewings, and entomopathogenic fungi such as Lecanicillium lecanii and the Entomophthorales." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aphid. Date: 22 April 2015, 16:44. Source: Aphids for dinner. Author: Jean and Fred from Perth, Australia.