Pineus (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Adelgidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Pineus is a genus of Adelgidae, commonly known as pine bark adelgids, which are small sap-sucking insects.
- The genus Pineus includes several species that are known to infest pine trees.
- Pineus species are often found on the bark of pine trees, where they feed on sap.
- Some species of Pineus are known to be vectors of plant viruses, which can cause significant damage to pine trees.
- The genus Pineus is part of the family Adelgidae, which includes other adelgid species that infest coniferous trees.