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Eriosoma lanigerum
Wooly apple aphid
Description
Native to North America, first recorded from Europe at the end of the 18th century. It colonizes young shoots or branches. The aphids are covered with wool-like waxy secretion. The infested branches and shoots well, the bark often splits. Can be significant pest in apple orchards, but negligible in forests. Gardens, apple orchards.
Symptom
The aphids are covered with wool-like waxy secretion. The infested branches and shoots well, the bark often splits.
Tree Species: Apple Tree
Part of a plant- attacked: Tree trunk
Pest significance: Harmful
Pest Category: Insects
Invasive Species: Yes
Present in EU: Yes
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Eriosoma lanigerumWooly apple aphid
Erika
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Published: 27.5.2025
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