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An adelgid is a member of the genus Adelges, a species of insect which is known to threaten the eastern hemlock.

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What is the scientific name or taxonomic classification of the Insect Species the Spruce Gall Adelgid?

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What does the acronym HWA stand for?

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What does a hemlock hair eat?

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