Woolly Aphids on my Hosta Plants

Found a few of these woolly aphids hanging out on my hostas. They did not appear to be feeding on them (at least not yet). I had trouble getting clear shots, perhaps because of all the reflections off the white fuzz which is actually a secretion they produce. The first shot is at X2 and the 2nd was at X1.

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Michele
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Kurt
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orionmystery wrote in post #17006473
Lovely shots, Michele. I think these are Flatidae hopper nymphs.

Thanks for the correction, Kurt!

Michele
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LordV wrote in post #17006566
Lovely captures- agree with kurt they are plant hopper nymphs not aphids but they still suck plant sap.
Brian v.

Thanks to you as well, Brian! I'll have to look them up!

Michele
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