Woolly aphid

Description:

White aphid, just about 4mm large

Habitat:

Spotted at Taman Negara rainforest, Malaysia

Notes:

Woolly aphids are sucking insects that live on plant fluids and produce a filamentous waxy white covering which resembles cotton or wool. The adults are winged and move to new locations where they lay egg masses. The nymphs often form large cottony masses on twigs, for protection from predators.