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Forum: Insect and Spider IdentificationReplies: 3, Views: 47
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rntx22
Clear Lake, TX
(Zone 9a)

May 13, 2008
7:58 PM

Post #4947318

My lilies are infested with these yucky things. They may be aphids, but I have never seen any like that. YUK! Some are black, some are white, some are dark green/blue.

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rntx22
Clear Lake, TX
(Zone 9a)

May 13, 2008
8:00 PM

Post #4947327

A close up.

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plantfreak78
Rolesville, NC
(Zone 7b)

May 14, 2008
2:13 PM

Post #4950710

Yep, they're aphids. There are several different species of aphid and often their colors can vary greatly. You should see the bright orange ones that feed on Asclepias (the milkweeds).
rntx22
Clear Lake, TX
(Zone 9a)

May 14, 2008
2:55 PM

Post #4950875

I just took the whole plant and gave it a nice bath in the tub. Hopefully that takes care of them

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