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Aphididae (Aphids)

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On sticky geranium (Geranium viscosissimum).

Looks like it has been trapped on the sticky hairs on the stem.

There are dozens of other small insects on this plant that appear to have died in the same way.

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Swarms of these flying around today.

Body length ~ 3mm

BugGuide ID

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3 mm

I caught an aphid wasp (possibly Pemphredon) returning to its nest in a rotting log. This was its prey.

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Genus: Aphis

Genus: Anoecia

Genus: Prociphilus

Genus: Hyperomyzus

Macrosiphum rosae
(Rose Aphid)

Subfamily: Lachninae
(Giant Aphids)

Tribe: Calaphidini