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very small white bug -- need help with ID

Posted by shireen Baltimore MD/7 (My Page) on
Tue, Nov 15, 11 at 0:56

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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RE: very small white bug -- need help with ID

never mind .... they're aphids. I didn't realize the white stuff was their molts. :(


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RE: very small white bug -- need help with ID

Good detective work!


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RE: very small white bug -- need help with ID

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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