Persimmon Psyllid
Baeoalitriozus diospyri
This record describes Baeoalitriozus diospyri (species). Recorded family: Triozidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Body shiny black, pubescent; forewings very long, angulate, with unusually large medial cell
Wikipedia reference for Baeoalitriozus diospyri: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baeoalitriozus_diospyri.
Classification
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e. US, se. Ont. / Mex. - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: hosts: mostly Diospyros virginiana , but also Diospyros texana (Ebenaceae)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Baeoalitriozus diospyri. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Persimmon Psyllid
What is Persimmon Psyllid?
Persimmon Psyllid (Baeoalitriozus diospyri) is a species in the family Triozidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Persimmon Psyllid?
4.5 mm
How do you identify Persimmon Psyllid?
Body shiny black, pubescent; forewings very long, angulate, with unusually large medial cell
Where is Persimmon Psyllid found?
Range: e. US, se. Ont. / Mex. - Map
What does Persimmon Psyllid eat?
The diet of the Persimmon Psyllid includes hosts: mostly Diospyros virginiana , but also Diospyros texana (Ebenaceae).