Sacchiphantes viridis

Sacchiphantes viridis

Alternative names
Adelges viridis
Description

The primary host is Spruce.  The nymph causes pineapple galls to form at the base of the needles.  

The secondary host is Larch.  Nymphs feed on larch needles, causing them to bend sharply into 'elbows', with a slightly swollen, yellowish patch at the bend.  This may not be a true gall.  The nymph is on the inner side of the bend.

Similar Species

On Spruce, other adelgids form similar galls.

Identification difficulty
Life History

see description on Influential Points website

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