Plant Parasitic Hemipteran Collection

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

Dactyloprus coccus, scale insect
The colouring agent cochineal is derived from this insect which lives on the prickly pear cactus and is native to Mexico. Insects measure 3-4mm in length

Scale insect in amber
A scale insect preserved here in Baltic amber. These insects often secrete a protective, waxy covering. Specimen dates from the Upper Eocene

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

Filossera della vite
Tav. 3a. Illustrations of various mites and lice from Conoscenza delle Fillosserine 1912 by B. Grassi

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