Cacopsylla sinuata
This record describes Cacopsylla sinuata (species). Recorded family: Psyllidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Male paramere in lateral view with conspicuous posterior lobe in basal two thirds ; refer to illustration from Tuthill, 1943
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
From Alaska south through the Rockies to Colorado ; also from Minnesota, Ontario, Manitoba , and Labrador
Seasonal Activity
Adults recorded from July
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Salix
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Cacopsylla sinuata (Crawford, 1914)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Cacopsylla sinuata. 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 sinuata (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Chris Mallory
Frequently Asked Questions About Cacopsylla sinuata
What is Cacopsylla sinuata?
Cacopsylla sinuata is a species in the family Psyllidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Cacopsylla sinuata?
3-3.5mm
How do you identify Cacopsylla sinuata?
Male paramere in lateral view with conspicuous posterior lobe in basal two thirds ; refer to illustration from Tuthill, 1943
Where is Cacopsylla sinuata found?
Range: From Alaska south through the Rockies to Colorado ; also from Minnesota, Ontario, Manitoba , and Labrador
What does Cacopsylla sinuata eat?
The diet of the Cacopsylla sinuata includes Salix.
When is Cacopsylla sinuata active?
Cacopsylla sinuata: seasonal activity - Adults recorded from July.