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Ceanothus aphid

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Ceanothus aphid

Aphis ceanothi

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Plants that support Ceanothus aphid

2 plants

Hairy Ceanothus

Ceanothus oliganthus

moderate

shrub

Specialist aphid species specific to Ceanothus; important prey base for predatory insects

Bay Area nativeKeystone species

White bark California lilac

Ceanothus leucodermis

moderate

shrub

Host plant specialist; populations peak in spring on new growth

Bay Area nativeKeystone species