Adelgidae

Pronunciation
/uh-DEL-jih-dee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Adelgid
Plural
Adelgids

Definition

A family of plant-feeding insects, commonly known as adelgids or spruce aphids.

Full guide

Read the full Adelgidae guide for identification, examples, and taxonomy.

Etymology

From the Greek ‘adelos’, meaning ‘hidden’ or 'concealed'.

Example

The Adelgidae family includes species that attack various conifers.

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