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Oleander aphid
Photo Credit: Jeff Hahn, Univ. of MN

Oleander aphid
Aphis nerii
Size: 1/16 - 1/8 inch long

Where/When: Feeds on milkweeds throughout the spring and summer.
Significance: Rarely, if ever, damages milkweed.
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