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Elatobium abietinum, commonly known as the spruce aphid [2] or green spruce aphid, [3] is a species of aphid in the subfamily Aphidinae that feeds on spruce (Picea spp.), and occasionally fir (Abies spp.). It is native to Northern, Central and Eastern Europe and has spread to Western Europe, North America and elsewhere.
Continued feeding in the roots can destroy the roots and consequently reduce the growth of the tree or kill it. The aphids are attracted to the sunken sites caused by the perennial canker fungus Cryptosporiopsis perennans and the galls are then the most frequent places on the tree for the fungus to re-infect it. [6]
Aphids can also transmit viruses and allow sooty mold to take hold. When the population becomes too large, an aphid might grow wings and fly away to find a fresh host plant.
Many aphids performing this action at the same time has led to this species being referred to as the "Boogie-Woogie Aphid". [2] Beech blight aphids moving in unison - doing the Boogie Woogie. Deposits of sooty mold caused by the fungus Scorias spongiosa build up below the colonies, growing on the copious amounts of honeydew the insects exude. [3]
In parts of yard, overwintering bees and other beneficial insects live in dormant plant material. But aphids, beetles lurk in veggie plot.
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The aphids may not be the original source of infection, but are instrumental in spreading the virus through the crop. [9] Various chemical treatments are available to kill the aphids and organic growers can use a solution of soft soap. [12] Wasp laying egg inside an aphid's body Aphids tended by ants
Viral infections, which can be extremely harmful to aphids, can also lead to the production of winged offspring. [64] For example, Densovirus infection has a negative impact on rosy apple aphid (Dysaphis plantaginea) reproduction, but contributes to the development of aphids with wings, which can transmit the virus more easily to new host ...