Nature Is Metal on Instagram: "Biological Warfare 📽 by @malbafont_macrophotography This ladybug tearing through multiple soft bodied insects Aphid infestations are highly destructive. These pests feed by piercing plant stems and extracting sap, which weakens the plant and hinders photosynthesis. Their saliva can also transmit plant viruses, leading to stunted growth or complete plant death. A single infestation can consist of hundreds or thousands of aphids, resulting in substantial yield losse