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The oleander aphid, Aphis nerii Boyer de Fonscolombe. Adults are 1/8 to 1/16 inch long and are bright yellow with black markings. They usually disappear during the summer months due to high temperature and predation from natural enemies. This aphid feeds on the young shoots and buds of oleander.
For additional information on the oleander peach aphid see the Featured Creatures Web site at http://entomology.ifas.ufl.edu/creatures/orn/shrubs/oleander_aphid.htm