The majority of the aphid body is abdomen, and the tip of the abdomen is pale yellow. The wingless form has a black patch on the top surface of the abdomen, as well as a narrow black band just ahead of the abdomen. Antennae are black except at the bases. Ants are often associated with aphids. The ants feed on the honeydew secreted by the aphid.
Ants establish new aphid colonies and ward off natural enemies.
Parasitoids Bloated, tan colored mummies are evidence that wasps are parasitizing the colony. Predators Biological control experts from the Hawaii Department of Agriculture have introduced ladybird beetles to the Islands to control insects. Coccinella 7-punctata var. The larvae as well as the adults of ladybird beetles and lacewings are very active aphid feeders. Syrphid fly larvae also parasitize aphids.