Cooley Spruce Gall Adelgid vs Italian Acerentomid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cooley Spruce Gall Adelgid | Italian Acerentomid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Adelges cooleyi | Acerentomon italicum |
| Order | Hemiptera | Protura |
| Family | Adelgidae | Acerentomidae |
| Size | 0.5-1 mm | 0.7-1.2 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America, Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Cooley Spruce Gall Adelgid
A gall-forming adelgid that alternates between spruce and Douglas-fir. Cone-shaped galls on spruce tips are its most recognizable sign.
Did You Know?
The pineapple-shaped galls it forms on spruce tips are often mistaken for small cones.
Italian Acerentomid
A small proturan originally described from Italian soils. It is typical of Mediterranean forest floor environments.
Did You Know?
Like all proturans, this species was completely unknown to science until Filippo Silvestri first described the order in 1907.