Ceanothia ceanothi
This record describes Ceanothia ceanothi (species). Recorded family: Psyllidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
General color yellow to brown; genal cones very small, broadly rounded; eyes and clypeus large; cubital cell just slightly larger than medial cell, pterostigma prominent; female genitalia acuminate, dorsal valve excavate, ventral valve stout, apex acute Recorded from more host species and more widely distributed than any other member of its genus
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
- Ceanothia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
w. USA, from CA-WA-MT-UT
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Ceanothus , including C. crassifolius , C. cuneatus , C. rigidus , C. thyrsiflorus , and C. velutinus
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Ceanothia ceanothi (Crawford, 1914)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Ceanothia ceanothi. 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 Ceanothia ceanothi (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Chris Mallory
Frequently Asked Questions About Ceanothia ceanothi
What is Ceanothia ceanothi?
Ceanothia ceanothi is a species in the family Psyllidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Ceanothia ceanothi?
2mm
How do you identify Ceanothia ceanothi?
General color yellow to brown; genal cones very small, broadly rounded; eyes and clypeus large; cubital cell just slightly larger than medial cell, pterostigma prominent; female genitalia acuminate, dorsal valve excavate, ventral valve stout, apex acute
Where is Ceanothia ceanothi found?
Range: w. USA, from CA-WA-MT-UT
What does Ceanothia ceanothi eat?
The diet of the Ceanothia ceanothi includes Ceanothus , including C. crassifolius , C. cuneatus , C. rigidus , C. thyrsiflorus , and C. velutinus.