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What is aphid feces chemically similar to?

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Chemically aphid faeces is similar to sap- it’s a clear and colorless sweet, syrupy liquid. If you want a somewhat gross, but somewhat interesting fact, an aphid poops about a milligram per hour, which doesn’t sound like a lot, but they only weigh two milligrams!
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