The Aphid and CLHS
The Aphid is an interesting creature.
It has been found on our campus in the herb garden that four of our biology
students planted. Their infesting presence shows that our plants are growing.
Kingdom: Animalia
Common Name:
Giant Willow Aphid
Scientific Name: Pterochlorus viminalis
Taxonomy:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hemoptera
Family: Aphididae
Genus: Pterchlorus
Species: viminalus
Natural Range
Aphids are found all over the United States and
are seen mostly in places with many plants. Unfortunately, there was no
distribution map for our insect friends.
Interesting Facts
Aphids feed mostly on sap. The effect of these
creatures is that they cause the plants to become distorted or deformed.
They are also among the most common plant destroying insects.
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The Aphid and CLHS
The Aphid is an interesting creature.
It has been found on our campus in the herb garden that four of our biology
students planted. Their infesting presence shows that our plants are growing.