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Teeny-Tiny Aphid Has Dance Party On Chair & We Can’t Stop Watching
Nature is amazing. Every day, we see incredible displays of nature “doing its thing.” If you are lucky enough to witness these moments, it is a cause for celebration. When you have your camera handy and record them for us, we appreciate it. This impromptu aphid dance is one of those moments, brought to us by Kindylle Mallow.
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Kindylle loves spending time outside, sitting on her patio in the sunshine. She was doing just that when she caught the teeny-tiny aphid with some captivating dance moves. At first, it seems the little animal is swaying with the breeze. However, within seconds, it seems to sense the camera and turns to face it.
Looking directly into the lens, the little bug rocks back and forth, moving its little feet. While captivating, the dance intimidates predators. It frightens you, right? Maybe seeing hundreds of bugs together having a dance party might be more intimidating?
Some people refer to these as “boogie woogie” aphids. While they do seem to be dancing to unheard music, they are, in truth, harming trees. The insects suck sap from trees and secrete a substance that the black soot fungus eats. In many ecosystems, natural predators control aphid populations, causing no long-term harm to trees.
The appearance of one teeny-tiny aphid performing a dance on her chair probably is not a cause for concern. Kindylle should keep an eye on the trees in her yard to see if this stray tiny dancer is alone or one of thousands. He might be a traveler, stopping for a rest. Aphids move periodically when food sources become scarce or overcrowding occurs. If you have an overabundance of aphids, there are several natural ways to combat them.
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