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over species comprising the superfamily aphidoidea in the order hemiptera . sometimes known as greenfly or blackfly, these insects have specially modified mouthparts (mandibles and maxillae), called stylets, adapted to suck phloem sap from vascular plants. they often gather in large colonies and have
complex life cycles . some aphid species can be serious plant pests. they can stunt plant growth, transmit viruses between plants, foster growth of molds and fungi , and deform parts of the plant (leaves, buds, flowers), causing, for example, leaf curl. the aphids sometimes induce the formation of galls...
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