
Pea aphid colonyPea Aphid
Acyrthosiphon pisum (Harris)
The pea
aphid is a large aphid, about 3.5 to 4 mm long.
The antennae and legs are quite long and slender.
This species sucks sap. Injury to lentils, peas,
or alfalfa appears as yellowish or stunted plants
with some wilting. Reduced yields occur with
heavy infestations. The pea aphid is also a
vector of several legume virus diseases. Host
plants: alfalfa, red clover, peas, lentils,
vetch.

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