Spring is in full swing in the northern hemisphere; and along with the flowering flora come both beneficial insects and insects that are pests. I photographed what appears to be an aphid on a leaf.
Aphid On a Leaf. Sunday Morning Photograph.
Approximately 5,000 different species of aphids have been identified worldwide. Hundreds of those species are pests which are difficult to control because they breed rapidly. Aphids are among the most destructive insects on plants which are cultivated in temperate regions, as they feed on the sap of plants, which can ultimately cause damage to crops.
More information and details pertaining to aphids is found at the official Internet web site of the National Center for Biotechnology Information of the National Library of Medicine of the National Institutes of Health of the United States.
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I cannot tell you exactly what type of aphid is featured in the photograph. If you know, please post your thoughts in the Comments section below, as I would be more than happy to read about it.
The purpose of the weekly series of Sunday Morning Photograph articles is to feature photographs from my travels around the world which you can view while enjoying your morning coffee.
Please click here for a complete list of the Sunday Morning Photograph series of articles at The Gate With Brian Cohen, which include photographs taken of nature and sights of interest in many countries and territories around the world which are listed below.
Photograph ©2005 by Brian Cohen.
