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title: "Does anyone know what insect is this? Thanks!!"
description: "Does anyone know what insect is this? Thanks!!"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Lin"
published: "2026-09-29T15:35:49.007487Z"
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# Does anyone know what insect is this? Thanks!!

_Posted by Lin on 2026-09-29_

Does anyone know what insect is this? Thanks!!

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## 3 comments

### Waspinator commented on 2026-09-29

Looks like maybe a very small aphid

#### Lin replied on 2026-09-30

Are they ok for planta to have?

#### Waspinator replied on 2026-10-01

Aphids eat plant leaves. You should try to get rid of them. I've found putting a ladybug on the plant is very effective

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