This tiny fluff ball is a woolly aphid (subfamily Eriosomatinae). Apparently they’re pretty common, but I’ve never seen them before. Grouped on branches, they look like mold or spiderweb clumps. Floating through the air, they look like cottonwood or willow fluff.
Know more:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eriosomatinae
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whoah! That's crazy cool!
ReplyDeleteCotton mind I'd say Josh Blaha ;)
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ReplyDeleteWhat a cute little guy!
ReplyDeleteIndeed ..they could be used as Santa's eyebrows =P
ReplyDeleteI see these a lot at the nursery, but have never seen one up this close.
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