Meet the Beech Blight Aphid—aka the Boogie Woogie Aphid! These tiny insects get their funky nickname from the way they wiggle and dance along beech leaves. But don’t worry—despite their wild moves, they’re usually harmless to our beech trees. Why the dance? Scientists think it helps them stay safe from predators and maybe even communicate with each other—nature’s little disco right on your tree! Watch the video to see these quirky performers in action! | North Country Cooperative Invasive Specie

Alien or Aphid? Check out the aphid dance. Coming soon to a tree near you. #yourwildohio #aphid #dance | Ohio Division of Wildlife

Life cycle of aphids Aphids inflict serious damage to a variety of crops. They are notorious virus vectors and have an enormous reproductive capacity. There are lots of different coloured species and they occur in all kinds of crops. The nymphs and adults extract food materials from the plant and disturb the balance of the plant’s growth hormones. It can result in deformed leaves or even the death of young plants. Aphids secrete honeydew which is a nutrient source for sooty moulds. Their saliva