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October 27, 2017 | NC State

Friday Fun Post: Spot the Aphid!

By Terri Billeisen

A few months ago, we had an infestation in some greenhouse turf plots. Can you spot the aphid(s) in the picture below?

 

How about now…?

 

 

Now?

Spooky! Just in time for Halloween weekend! Happy Friday!

Published in NC State.
Tags: Aphid, Friday Fun Post, Greenhouse

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