Lachninae

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Lachninae
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Cinara sp.
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Lachninae

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Eggs of Cinara strobi on pine needles

Lachninae is a subfamily of the family Aphididae, containing some of the largest aphids, and they are sometimes referred to as "giant aphids". [1] Members of this subfamily typically have greatly reduced cornicles compared to other aphids, and the group has sometimes been classified as a separate family. [2]

Genera [3]

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References

  1. Lachninae at BugGuide
  2. TOL: Aphids
  3. Aphid Species File Version 5.0 (2014). "Lachninae" . Retrieved September 17, 2014.