• Conifer aphids (Aphidoidea: Lachnidae)

    Species occurring on Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) in Central Finland

    Cinara pinea

    A reddish large aphid that is common on
    elongating pine shoots
    Cinara pini

    A black aphid, forming colonies
    which are attended by ants.
    Schizolachnus pineti

    A very common species on
    needles. Always in small colonies.
    Eulachnus agilis

    This species does not usually form
    colonies. Feeds on needles causing
    discolouration.
    Aphids overwinter as eggs which
    are glued on needles.

    Species occurring on Norway spruce (Picea abies) in Central Finland

    Cinara pilicornis

    Spruce shoot aphid

    Forms large colonies on elongating
    spruce shoots. Usually reddish
    coloured, but some individuals are
    green. Not attended by aphids.
    Molds growing on honey dew
    may stain shoots black.
    Elatobium abietinum

    Green spruce aphid

    Lives on needles in small groups causing
    discolouration on needles. Heavy attacks
    may cause needle shedding.

     

      Conifer Adelgids (Aphidoidea: Adelgidae)

      Species occurring on Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) in Central Finland

      Pineus pini

      A very small aphid that is forming white wax wool on
      elongating pine shoots
      Species occurring on Norway spruce (Picea abies) in Central Finland

      Sacchiphantes abietis

      A species formig gall in young spruce shoots.
      Galls open in August releasing young aphids out from cavities.