Cacopsylla curta
This record describes Cacopsylla curta (species). Recorded family: Psyllidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Wings membrane conspicuously and thickly set with minute setae ; antennae about 1.5x as long as width of head, genal cones divergent from base; female genitalia long, dorsal valve straight to blunt apex, ventral valve much shorter In coastal California this is the most commonly collected Salix -feeding Cacopsylla . Further inland, it is replaced by other species such as C. americana , though the two are sympatric in some locations
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
CA-OR
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Willows ( Salix ) , especially S. lasiolepis .
Life History
One generation per year. Overwinters on pines, returning to willows in early spring.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Cacopsylla curta (Tuthill)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Cacopsylla curta. 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 curta (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Chris Mallory; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Cacopsylla curta
What is Cacopsylla curta?
Cacopsylla curta is a species in the family Psyllidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Cacopsylla curta?
3 mm
How do you identify Cacopsylla curta?
Wings membrane conspicuously and thickly set with minute setae ; antennae about 1.5x as long as width of head, genal cones divergent from base; female genitalia long, dorsal valve straight to blunt apex, ventral valve much shorter
Where is Cacopsylla curta found?
Range: CA-OR
What does Cacopsylla curta eat?
The diet of the Cacopsylla curta includes Willows ( Salix ) , especially S. lasiolepis ..
What is the life cycle of a Cacopsylla curta?
One generation per year. Overwinters on pines, returning to willows in early spring.