Eriosoma

Leach, 1818

woolly aphids

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Eriosoma is a of aphids in the Aphididae, commonly known as woolly aphids. Members of this genus are characterized by dense white, woolly wax secretions that cover their bodies. Several are economically significant agricultural pests, particularly of fruit trees. The genus exhibits alternation, with some species cycling between elm (Ulmus) and currant/gooseberry (Ribes) hosts, while others such as E. lanigerum remain on apple (Malus) throughout their .

Eriosoma americanum by (c) Emily Summerbell, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Emily Summerbell. Used under a CC-BY license.Eriosoma americanum by (c) David Stern, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by David Stern. Used under a CC-BY license.Eriosoma pyricola by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

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