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Aphis nerii
The Oleander aphid is a bright yellow insect with black legs, and stalks known as cornicles on the back of the abdomen. It is commonly found on oleander, butterfly weed and milkweed, appearing on buds, new shoots and foliage in the spring. Large colonies often develop over the summer and may cause injury or death of the host plant.
Milkweed plant.
Spotted on Oct 19, 2015
Submitted on Jan 22, 2016
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