Cinara montanicola (Börner, 1939)
on Pinus
parasite
Apterae 2-4 mm, grey-brown with variably-developed black dorsal markings, sometimes lightly dusted with wax. Preferring undersides of 2- to 3-year old branches including sections without needles, often in sheltered positions near the ground. Colonies may be very dense and are attended by ants.
host plants
Pinaceae, monophagous
Pinus mugo, sylvestris, uncinata.
synonyms
Cinaria montanicola.
references
Blackman & Eastop (2018), Börner & Franz (1956a), Nieto Nafría, Mier Durante, Binazzi & Pérez Hidalgo (2002a), Wojciechowski, Depa, Halgoš ao (2016a).