Acizzia jamatonica
This record describes Acizzia jamatonica (species). Recorded family: Psyllidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
General color yellowish-green in young specimens to dark red in mature individuals. Genal cones large, divergent, shorter than vertex; antennae 1.5 times as long as width of head. Pterostigma broad, long (Wheeler & Hoebeke 2009); cubital cell moderately large
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Sternorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Psylloidea
- Family
- Psyllidae
- Subfamily
- Acizziinae
- Genus
- Acizzia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
native to Asia, adventive elsewhere (recently found attacking the same host in Europe); in our area has been first recorded in GA (Ulyshen & Miller 2007) and now widespread acros se. US (NC-FL-AL-TN) (Wheeler & Hoebeke 2009)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: host: mimosa or silk tree ( Albizia julibrissin , Fabaceae) (introduced from Asia through Europe to NA in mid-1700s and considered invasive in se. US) (Ulyshen & Miller 2007)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Acizzia jamatonica (Kuwayama, 1908)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Acizzia jamatonica. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Hemiptera (true bugs) includes over 80,000 described species across cicadas, aphids, leafhoppers, shield bugs, and bed bugs. Aphids alone cost global agriculture an estimated $2.5 billion annually in crop losses.
Ecological role of the group
Many Hemiptera are essential food sources for birds and predatory insects. Cicadas provide massive nutrient pulses during emergence events - a single Brood X emergence can involve trillions of individuals across 15 states.
Economic and practical significance of the group
The brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys) caused $37 million in apple crop losses in a single year in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region. Bed bug infestations in the U.S. increased by 500% between 2001-2010, costing the hotel industry hundreds of millions annually.
Recorded sources for this group: USDA, EPA, University research. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Acizzia jamatonica (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset , Chris Mallory
Frequently Asked Questions About Acizzia jamatonica
What is Acizzia jamatonica?
Acizzia jamatonica is a species in the family Psyllidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Acizzia jamatonica?
1.3-1.9mm (Wheeler & Hoebeke 2009)
How do you identify Acizzia jamatonica?
General color yellowish-green in young specimens to dark red in mature individuals. Genal cones large, divergent, shorter than vertex; antennae 1.5 times as long as width of head. Pterostigma broad, long (Wheeler & Hoebeke 2009); cubital cell moderately large
Where is Acizzia jamatonica found?
Range: native to Asia, adventive elsewhere (recently found attacking the same host in Europe); in our area has been first recorded in GA (Ulyshen & Miller 2007) and now widespread acros se. US (NC-FL-AL-TN) (Wheeler & Hoebeke 2009)
What does Acizzia jamatonica eat?
The diet of the Acizzia jamatonica includes host: mimosa or silk tree ( Albizia julibrissin , Fabaceae) (introduced from Asia through Europe to NA in mid-1700s and considered invasive in se. US) (Ulyshen & Miller 2007).