Pittosporum Psyllid
Cacopsylla tobirae
This record describes Cacopsylla tobirae (species). Recorded family: Psyllidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
The dark spot on the postnotum appears to be consistent and the most noticeable character especially in lighter-colored adults, but refer to Miyatake for full description First detected in North America in 2007 in nursery shipments of Pittosporum in California
Identification notes
The dark spot on the postnotum appears to be consistent and the most noticeable character especially in lighter-colored adults, but refer to Miyatake (1964) for full description
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
native to E. Asia (Japan, Taiwan, Korea), adventive in California , North Carolina, and South Carolina (Bertone, 2016)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Hostplant: Pittosporum tobira
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Cacopsylla tobirae (Miyatake, 1964)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Cacopsylla tobirae. 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 Pittosporum Psyllid (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Chris Mallory; Additional contributions by Matt Bertone , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Pittosporum Psyllid
What is Pittosporum Psyllid?
Pittosporum Psyllid (Cacopsylla tobirae) is a species in the family Psyllidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Pittosporum Psyllid?
3-3.8mm to wingtips (Miyatake 1964)
How do you identify Pittosporum Psyllid?
The dark spot on the postnotum appears to be consistent and the most noticeable character especially in lighter-colored adults, but refer to Miyatake (1964) for full description
Where is Pittosporum Psyllid found?
Range: native to E. Asia (Japan, Taiwan, Korea), adventive in California , North Carolina, and South Carolina (Bertone, 2016)
What does Pittosporum Psyllid eat?
The diet of the Pittosporum Psyllid includes Hostplant: Pittosporum tobira.