Aphididae Collection

Aphids -Aphididae- on a leaf

Aphid -Aphidoidea-, nymph on a flower stem of a Daisy -Bellis perennis-, pest, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Aphids -Aphidoidea-, pests, macro shot, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Colony of adult Aphids -Aphididae- on a Lily -Lilium-, pest, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Young Aphid -Aphidoidea- on the flower stem of a Daisy -Bellis perennis-, pest, macro shot, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Aphids -Aphidoidea-, colony, pests, macro shot, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Woolly Beech Aphid, Phyllaphis fagi, colony on underside of young beech hedge leaves

Slender mugwort aphid, Macrosiphoniella oblonga, on wild mugwort plant, Artemesia vulgaris. Secondary host of this pest of cultivated chrysanthemums

Lupin aphids, Macrosiphum albifrons, brachyopterous female on the pedumcle of a lupin flower

Stinging nettle aphid, Microlophium carnosum, winged alate on a stinging nettle leaf

Stinging nettle aphids, Microlophium carnosum, infestation on a stinging nettle leaf

Glasshouse potato aphids, Aulacorthum solani, infestation on kitchen herb, coriander, leaf

Campion aphids, Brachycaudus lychnidis, colony on flowering red campion, Silene dioica

Waterlily Aphid (Rhopalosiphum nymphaeae) adult and young, on Common Duckweed (Lemna minor) leaves in garden pond, Dorset, England, September

Common Aphids on rosebuds

Aphididae, group of Common Aphids climbing a plant stem, close up

Common Aphids, aphididae, climbing on green plant stem, close up

Aphid in amber
A Winged aphid preserved in Baltic amber. This specimen dates from the Upper Eocene

Aphis fabae, black bean aphid
Scanning electron microscope image showing a frontal view of a black bean aphid on leaf (x100). Aphids or plant lice are small, plant-sucking insects

Sipha glyceriae, aphids
Aphid or plant lice are small, plant-sucking insects. Aphids tend to form in clusters and prefer young shoots and succulent leaves

Unfinished painting of a woman by David Wright
Unfinished painting of a woman, possibly the artists wife, Esme, by David Wright, Britains foremost pin-up artist of the wartime era. Date: c.1944

Coccinella 7-punctata, seven spot ladybird
A familiar seven-spot ladybird resting on a chive plant. Ladybirds are a beneficial insect to gardeners as they feed on aphids both as an adult and as larva. Photograph taken in Surrey by D. J

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Aphididae, commonly known as aphids, are small insects that can be found on various plants and flowers. These pests can cause damage to crops and gardens, making them a nuisance for farmers and gardeners alike. In Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, these tiny creatures have been captured in stunning macro shots. One such image shows a colony of adult Aphids on a Lily leaf, highlighting their ability to form large groups. Another photo showcases a young Aphid on the stem of a Daisy flower, emphasizing their destructive nature even at an early stage of development. The Slender mugwort aphid is another species that has been documented in this region; it was spotted on wild mugwort plants. Similarly, the Woolly Beech Aphid was found underneath young beech hedge leaves. Both species demonstrate how aphids can adapt to different environments and plant types. Lastly, Lupin aphids were discovered infesting the peduncle of a lupin flower - yet another example of how these pests target specific parts of plants for sustenance. Despite their small size, aphids pose significant threats to vegetation worldwide and require careful management to protect our green spaces from their harmful effects.