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very small white bug -- need help with ID

12 years ago

Hi ... i've been growing some sedum indoors for succulent terrariums, and some of them are being destroyed by these tiny bugs that are the size of a period on this page. It's so small that at first, i thought it was a form of powdery mildew and sprayed with neem oil. Unfortunately they're back. This time, I took some close up photos with a macro lens.

Can anyone identify these insects?

Thanks,

shireen

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sgmd
Original Author
12 years ago
never mind .... they're aphids. I didn't realize the white stuff was their molts. :(
jean001a
12 years ago
Good detective work!
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sgmd
Original Author
12 years ago
LOL! Thanks, Jean001a ... it always happens. I search and search and come up empty. Then, a few minutes after posting this plea for help, i find the darned thing.

I've got the affected succulents well-sprayed with neem oil. Then, i'll apply marathon to them, as well as other plants as a preventative measure.

Zero tolerance for bugs! :)

cheers,
shireen

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