About Phyllaphis fagi (Linnaeus, 1761)
Phyllaphis fagi (Linnaeus, 1761) have oval bodies that reach a length of one to three millimeters. Their bodies are light bluish-green, and some individuals have distinct dark banding on the abdomen. Their antennae are slightly shorter than their bodies. Both winged and wingless individuals excrete white to bluish-white wax threads, which gives them a woolly appearance. This species is native to Central and Southern Europe, and has been introduced to the Middle East, Australia, New Zealand, and North America.
