Aphid (IMAGE) Michigan State University Caption Melon aphids are responsible for transporting viruses from crop fields to the native plants studied by the Michigan State and University of California, Riverside research team. Credit Tessa Shates Usage Restrictions No restrictions License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.