Field Notes: Aphids (Patreon)
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If you’ve tended a garden, chances are you’ve encountered aphids. They’re prolific pests who seemingly pop up overnight. Before you know it, they've multiplied into a full-on army that invades your plants through cloning and other relentless reproduction strategies.
Deep Look’s lead producer and cinematographer Josh Cassidy recently filmed aphids along with Ian Grettenberger, an agricultural entomologist at UC Davis. In addition to filming in Ian’s garden, Josh filmed pea aphids giving birth in a controlled environment, since even the slightest breeze could ruin the highly magnified shot.
Photo credit: Josh Cassidy/KQED
This episode premieres Tuesday, March 9, but Patreon supporters will get a sneak peek this Friday!
Top image photo credit: Ian Grettenberger / UC Davis