Honeydew is typically produced by which insect?

Honeydew is typically produced by which insect?

• A. Aphids
• B. Scale insects
• C. Mealybugs
• D. Moths

Answer: (A)

Honeydew is the sugary liquid that sap-sucking insects excrete as they feed on plant fluids. Aphids feed on the phloem and continually flush out excess sugars as honeydew, which often coats the leaves and can lead to sooty mold growth and attracts ants. This makes aphids the most typical and familiar source of honeydew on turf. While scale insects and mealybugs also produce honeydew, and moths do not produce it as part of their feeding, aphids are the best-known producers in this context.

Honeydew is the sugary liquid that sap-sucking insects excrete as they feed on plant fluids. Aphids feed on the phloem and continually flush out excess sugars as honeydew, which often coats the leaves and can lead to sooty mold growth and attracts ants. This makes aphids the most typical and familiar source of honeydew on turf. While scale insects and mealybugs also produce honeydew, and moths do not produce it as part of their feeding, aphids are the best-known producers in this context.