
IPN Volunteers,
Use these links and pictures to help you identify the aphid and grayheaded coneflower. The aphid pictured will be the only one you should find. If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact me (ohnesorg@iastate.edu).
Link to flowering plant: http://www.missouriplants.com/Yellowalt/Ratibida_pinnata_page.html
Link to plant rosette: http://www.ent.iastate.edu/aphidmonitor/node/71
When you get really close to this species they will wave their abdomens in a jerking, eliptical motion.