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Gilpinia pallida

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Pine sawfly
Gilpinia pallida female
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G. pallida
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Gilpinia pallida
Klug, 1812

Gilpinia pallida is one of several species known as the pine sawfly. Outbreaks, which can cause considerable damage to pine forests, have been recorded in northern, central, and eastern Europe. During these events, G. pallida may co-occur with other pine sawflies, notably Diprion pini.[1]

References

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  1. ^ Hedenström, Erik; Edlund, Helene; Wassgren, Ann-Britt; Bergström, Gunnar; Anderbrant, Olle; Östrand, Fredrik; Sierpinski, Andrzej; Auger-Rozenberg, Marie-Anne; Herz, Annette; Heitland, Werner; Varama, Martti (31 October 2006). "Sex Pheromone of the Pine Sawfly, Gilpinia pallida: Chemical Identification, Synthesis, and Biological Activity". Journal of Chemical Ecology. 32 (11): 2525–2541. doi:10.1007/s10886-006-9161-5. PMID 17075724.