Ceanothia mitella
This record describes Ceanothia mitella (species). Recorded family: Psyllidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
General color from yellow to dark brown in mature individuals, wings transparent. Female terminalia rather short, blunt; genal processes short, broadly rounded, less than half as long as vertex; antennae about 1.2x as long as width of head; wings with prominent costal break, pterostigma large, medial cell large
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
CA, UT
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Ceanothus , especially C. oliganthus
Life History
Nymphs can be found concealed under malformed leaves which fold inward as a result of feeding, and produce considerable amounts of waxy secretion.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Ceanothia mitella (Jensen, 1957)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Ceanothia mitella. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ceanothia mitella
What is Ceanothia mitella?
Ceanothia mitella is a species in the family Psyllidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Ceanothia mitella?
2.1mm
How do you identify Ceanothia mitella?
General color from yellow to dark brown in mature individuals, wings transparent. Female terminalia rather short, blunt; genal processes short, broadly rounded, less than half as long as vertex; antennae about 1.2x as long as width of head; wings with prominent costal break, pterostigma large, medial cell large
Where is Ceanothia mitella found?
Range: CA, UT
What does Ceanothia mitella eat?
The diet of the Ceanothia mitella includes Ceanothus , especially C. oliganthus.
What is the life cycle of a Ceanothia mitella?
Nymphs can be found concealed under malformed leaves which fold inward as a result of feeding, and produce considerable amounts of waxy secretion.