
Colony of mint aphidsMint 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.

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