Aphalaroida pithecolobia
This record describes Aphalaroida pithecolobia (species). Recorded family: Psyllidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Forewings covered in glandular hairs. Costal break present, costal margin gently convex, vein Rs straight at apex, cell Cu1a long, larger than cell m1+2. Color, including forewing pattern, variable (Hodkinson 2001)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Sternorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Psylloidea
- Family
- Psyllidae
- Subfamily
- Aphalaroidinae
- Genus
- Aphalaroida
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
sw. US (TX-NV-CA) & Mexico
Diet and Behavior
Diet: The type series was collected from Pithecellobium , later collections taken from Acacia greggii (Fabaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Aphalaroida pithecolobia Crawford, 1914
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Aphalaroida pithecolobia. 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 Aphalaroida pithecolobia (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Chris Mallory
Frequently Asked Questions About Aphalaroida pithecolobia
What is Aphalaroida pithecolobia?
Aphalaroida pithecolobia is a species in the family Psyllidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Aphalaroida pithecolobia?
Forewings covered in glandular hairs. Costal break present, costal margin gently convex, vein Rs straight at apex, cell Cu1a long, larger than cell m1+2. Color, including forewing pattern, variable (Hodkinson 2001)
Where is Aphalaroida pithecolobia found?
Range: sw. US (TX-NV-CA) & Mexico
What does Aphalaroida pithecolobia eat?
The diet of the Aphalaroida pithecolobia includes The type series was collected from Pithecellobium , later collections taken from Acacia greggii (Fabaceae).