Illustrated identification guide to the Nordic aphids feeding on Conifers (Pinophyta) (Insecta, Hemiptera, Sternorhyncha, Aphidomorpha) Albrecht, Anders Christian European Journal of Taxonomy 2017 2017-07-24 338 1 160 8P853 Mamontova-Solukha, 2002 Mamontova-Solukha 2002 [471,1117,1266,1292] Insecta Aphididae Cinara GBIF Animalia Hemiptera 34 35 Arthropoda species nigritergi Cinara   Figs 92–93    Diagnosis Apterae 2.5–4 mm, dark brown to black with grey wax markings and a large dull or subshining sclerite encompassing the siphunculi, anteriorly extending to a variable extent, often reaching the thoracal sclerites. Hairs short and sparse, as in  C. pini(see above), and in contrast to  C. pinihabitans. Open forests on sand or rock, meadow margins, pine plantations, sea shores etc. Holocyclic (ovipara described by Stekolshchikov 2011), monoecious on  Pinus, forming colonies on young shoots and 1–2 years old twigs on trees of all ages; usually attended by ants. Ovipara with a preanal wax ring.    Recorded hosts  Pinaceae:  Pinus sylvestris*.   Recorded attendant ants  Formicinae:  Lasius fuliginosus*,  niger*.    Distribution F S [SWE: Hall., Varberg, Träslövsläge, N57 02.8 E12 17.3, Sea shore dune.  Pinus sylvestris. Dense colony on 1–2 year-old branch, attended by  Lasius fuliginosus. A06-1162. A. Albrecht].