Woolly Plant Louse (2025)

: They are herbivores that use piercing mouthparts to feed on plant juices, which can cause galls, leaf curling, and general plant stress. Common Varieties :

The is more commonly known as the woolly aphid (subfamily Eriosomatinae). These sap-sucking insects are easily identified by the white, cottony or "woolly" wax filaments they secrete to cover their bodies. Key Characteristics woolly plant louse

: They are tiny (1–6 mm) and often form conspicuous colonies that look like fuzzy white masses on twigs, leaves, or roots. : They are herbivores that use piercing mouthparts