Chamaepsylla hartigi
This record describes Chamaepsylla hartigi (species). Recorded family: Psyllidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
A yellow-orange psyllid, sometimes with paler head, pronotum and genal cones. The wings are tinted yellow. The female have very long terminalia and can be identifed, with care; identification of males requires examination of genitalia Good quality photographs of females, showing terminalia. If recording a a male, detailed examination of genitalia is required. Note host plant. Common and widespread in Britain. (ref.: British Bugs website; link below) https://www.britishbugs.org.uk/homoptera/Psylloidea/Psylla_hartigi.html
Classification
Habitat and Range
Habitat
On birch.
Seasonal Activity
May to August
Additional species information
Recorded status
Common and widespread in Britain. (ref.: British Bugs website; link below)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Chamaepsylla hartigi. 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 Chamaepsylla hartigi (8)
Frequently Asked Questions About Chamaepsylla hartigi
What is Chamaepsylla hartigi?
Chamaepsylla hartigi is a species in the family Psyllidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Chamaepsylla hartigi?
of males requires examination of genitalia
Where is Chamaepsylla hartigi found?
Habitat: On birch.
When is Chamaepsylla hartigi active?
Chamaepsylla hartigi: seasonal activity - May to August.