Oleander Aphid

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Aphis nerii

Oleander Aphid, a reference photo
Photo: Rhododendrites · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

Aphis nerii is an aphid of the family Aphididae. Its common names include oleander aphid, milkweed aphid, sweet pepper aphid, and nerium aphid.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Oleander Aphid being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Hemiptera
Family
Aphididae
Genus
Aphis
Species
Aphis nerii

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