Cacopsylla annulata
This record describes Cacopsylla annulata (species). Recorded family: Psyllidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Typically pale yellow in color with green abdomen; head unusually wide, with eyes on prominent stalklike areas of head which separate slightly the eyes from the posterior ocelli; antennae yellow with black rings apically on each segment
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Sternorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Psylloidea
- Family
- Psyllidae
- Subfamily
- Psyllinae
- Genus
- Cacopsylla
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Northeast USA (ME-MD-OH)
Seasonal Activity
Bugguide records indicate adult presence from May to October
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Host: Acer saccharum
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Cacopsylla annulata (Fitch, 1851)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Cacopsylla annulata. 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 Cacopsylla annulata (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Chris Mallory; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Cacopsylla annulata
What is Cacopsylla annulata?
Cacopsylla annulata is a species in the family Psyllidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Cacopsylla annulata?
3.5-4mm
How do you identify Cacopsylla annulata?
Typically pale yellow in color with green abdomen; head unusually wide, with eyes on prominent stalklike areas of head which separate slightly the eyes from the posterior ocelli; antennae yellow with black rings apically on each segment
Where is Cacopsylla annulata found?
Range: Northeast USA (ME-MD-OH)
What does Cacopsylla annulata eat?
The diet of the Cacopsylla annulata includes Host: Acer saccharum.
When is Cacopsylla annulata active?
Cacopsylla annulata: seasonal activity - Bugguide records indicate adult presence from May to October.