Aphididae -

: Alternation between asexual summer generations and a sexual generation in autumn that lays overwintering eggs.

: Pair of tube-like structures on the abdomen used to secrete defensive fluids and alarm pheromones. aphididae

: Genetically identical individuals can appear as different "morphs" (winged, wingless, or soldiers) based on environmental cues. 🔄 Life Cycle & Reproduction : Alternation between asexual summer generations and a

: Arose in the late Cretaceous (~100 Mya), with a major radiation occurring roughly 10 Mya alongside angiosperms. 🪲 Physical Characteristics aphididae

: Divided into 24 subfamilies, including Aphidinae , which contains roughly half of all species.

: Specialized piercing-sucking stylets for extracting phloem sap.

: Seasonal migration between a primary (woody) host and a secondary (herbaceous) host. 🤝 Ecological Relationships