eastern spruce gall adelgid

insect
Also known as: Adelges abietis

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  • oleander aphids
    In aphid: Types of aphids

    The eastern spruce gall adelgid (Adelges abietis) produces pineapple-shaped galls 1 to 2.5 cm (0.4 to 1 inch) long composed of many cells, each containing about 12 aphid nymphs. The galls open in midsummer, releasing mature aphids that infect the same or another spruce. New galls…

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