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Schizolachnus pineti

Grey pine aphid

Description

Very common grey aphid living in small colonies on needles. Aphids are arranged in a linear formation covered with a greyish waxy coating. They weaken the trees by sucking and resin production can cause clogging of pores by impurities.

Symptom

They weaken the trees by sucking and resin production can cause clogging of pores by impurities.

Tree Species: Pine

Part of a plant- attacked: Leaf / Needle

Pest significance: Less harmful

Pest Category: Insects

Invasive Species: No

Present in EU: Yes