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Closeup of aphids on the underside of a green lettuce leaf. - Smith Collection/gado/Getty Images Of the 5000 species of aphids in the world, about 1350 appear in the U.S. They average about 1/8 inch ...

Of the 5000 species of aphids in the world, about 1350 appear in the U.S. They average about 1/8 inch long and can be a number of colors, including green, brown, red, white, and even multicolored.