Pine Bark Adelgid
Pineus strobi
This record describes Pineus strobi (species). Recorded family: Adelgidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
It has been carried by the horticultural industry to areas beyond its geographic origin and it has become a pest of several species of pine.
Classification
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Originally in the geographic area of the Eastern white pine. Now widely distributed in the US.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Sap from several species of pine. Found mostly on bark.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Pineus strobi. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Hemiptera (true bugs) includes over 80,000 described species across cicadas, aphids, leafhoppers, shield bugs, and bed bugs. Aphids alone cost global agriculture an estimated $2.5 billion annually in crop losses.
Ecological role of the group
Many Hemiptera are essential food sources for birds and predatory insects. Cicadas provide massive nutrient pulses during emergence events - a single Brood X emergence can involve trillions of individuals across 15 states.
Economic and practical significance of the group
The brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys) caused $37 million in apple crop losses in a single year in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region. Bed bug infestations in the U.S. increased by 500% between 2001-2010, costing the hotel industry hundreds of millions annually.
Recorded sources for this group: USDA, EPA, University research. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Pine Bark Adelgid (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Charley Eiseman; Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset
Frequently Asked Questions About Pine Bark Adelgid
What is Pine Bark Adelgid?
Pine Bark Adelgid (Pineus strobi) is a species in the family Adelgidae, within the order Hemiptera.
Where is Pine Bark Adelgid found?
Range: Originally in the geographic area of the Eastern white pine. Now widely distributed in the US.
What does Pine Bark Adelgid eat?
The diet of the Pine Bark Adelgid includes Sap from several species of pine. Found mostly on bark..