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Colony of mint aphids

Mint Aphid
Ovatus crataegarius (Walker)

These aphids are 1.5 to 2 mm long and yellow-green to pale green with darker green mottling. Large numbers of these aphids suck plant sap causing stunted plant growth, curled leaves, and damaged buds. Large amounts of honeydew can cause secondary problems. Host plant: mints.