Neotriozella pyrifolii
This record describes Neotriozella pyrifolii (species). Recorded family: Triozidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Genal processes slender, vertical, as long or longer than vertex, closely appressed; head large, about as broad as thorax, antennae about twice as long as width of head; forewings long, about 3x as long as wide, medial cell longer than cubital, vein Rs very long, sinuate; hind tibia with 2 basal spurs and 3 inner apical spines. Female genital segment long, dorsal valve longer than ventral, ventral valve slender, apically acute. General color orange-red, head and abdomen darker; thorax with two dark lines; antennae dark; genal processes white, sometimes brown apically
Classification
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Eastern USA ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Unknown
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Neotriozella pyrifolii (Forbes, 1885)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Neotriozella pyrifolii. 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 Neotriozella pyrifolii (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Chris Mallory
Frequently Asked Questions About Neotriozella pyrifolii
What is Neotriozella pyrifolii?
Neotriozella pyrifolii is a species in the family Triozidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Neotriozella pyrifolii?
3.5mm
How do you identify Neotriozella pyrifolii?
Genal processes slender, vertical, as long or longer than vertex, closely appressed; head large, about as broad as thorax, antennae about twice as long as width of head; forewings long, about 3x as long as wide, medial cell longer than cubital, vein Rs very long, sinuate; hind tibia with 2 basal spurs and 3 inner apical spines. Female genital segment long, dorsal valve longer than ventral, ventral valve slender, apically acute. General color orange-red, head and abdomen darker; thorax with two dark lines; antennae dark; genal processes white, sometimes brown apically
Where is Neotriozella pyrifolii found?
Range: Eastern USA ( 4 )
What does Neotriozella pyrifolii eat?
The diet of the Neotriozella pyrifolii includes Unknown.