False-mastic Psylla
Ceropsylla sideroxyli
This record describes Ceropsylla sideroxyli (species). Recorded family: Triozidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
S. Florida
Diet and Behavior
Diet: host: Sideroxylon (False-mastic)
Life History
Nymphs are gall formers
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Ceropsylla sideroxyli Riley, 1885
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Ceropsylla sideroxyli. 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 False-mastic Psylla (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by Charley Eiseman; Additional contributions by v belov , Chris Mallory
Frequently Asked Questions About False-mastic Psylla
How big is False-mastic Psylla?
4mm
Where is False-mastic Psylla found?
Range: S. Florida
What does False-mastic Psylla eat?
The diet of the False-mastic Psylla includes host: Sideroxylon (False-mastic).
What is the life cycle of a False-mastic Psylla?
Nymphs are gall formers