adelges piceae

noun

Meaning

A non-native aphid-like insect that feeds on the sap of fir trees, causing branch dieback and eventual tree mortality.

Examples

  • The presence of Adelges piceae was confirmed by the needle discoloration on the lower branches.
  • Forestry officials are monitoring the spread of Adelges piceae to protect the remaining fir stands.

Synonyms: balsam woolly adelgid, fir pest, invasive insect, sucking insect