Mindarus obliquus (Cholodkovsky, 1896)

on Picea

gall

Between the needles of young shoots pale green aphids in white fluffy wax, resembling those of Mindarus abietinus. Contrary to that species, no malformation of the needles does occur.

host plants

Pinaceae, monophagous

Picea engelmannii, glauca, mariana, omorika, rubens, sitchensis.

Not on the common Picea abies.

references

Albrecht (2017a), Blackman & Eastop (2014), Börner & Heinze (1957a), Eklo & Hofsvang (2008a), Heie (1980a), Krzywiec (1982a). Wojciechowski, Depa, Halgoš ao (2016a).