Trying to identify insect - Ask Extension
I have noticed large numbers of these non-flying insects in our backyard. Would you happen to know what I am seeing here?
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Trying to identify insect #771601
Asked September 14, 2021, 4:44 PM EDT
I have noticed large numbers of these non-flying insects in our backyard. Would you happen to know what I am seeing here?
Larimer County Colorado
Expert Response
These are aphids. It's difficult to identify them without knowing what plant they were feeding on, but there are several common types found here. See http://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/insects/aphids-on-shade-trees-and-ornamentals-5-511/ for some possibilities.
Thanks for the information. These aphids have been building their numbers around our crack willows, near the shore of Sherwood Lake. I found these little guys on a branch that had fallen during a recent blow.
Best - John
John Westover DVM CPH
1518 Brentford Lane
Fort Collins CO 80525
Best - John
John Westover DVM CPH
1518 Brentford Lane
Fort Collins CO 80525
On 9/15/2021 10:58 AM, Ask Extension wrote:
