Hackberry Nipplegall Maker
Pachypsylla celtidismamma
This record describes Pachypsylla celtidismamma (species). Recorded family: Carsidaridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adults resemble small leafhoppers, mottled light brown with wings held in a tent shape over the back. They can jump great distances . Nymphs (concealed in galls) are rounded and yellowish. Galls are smooth and rounded, projecting from the underside of leaves, and may be either glabrous or pubescent. Some leaves are densely covered with galls, while others have none. Only a brief window of time is available to egg-laying females, when developing leaves are suitable hosts .
Wikipedia reference for Pachypsylla celtidismamma: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pachypsylla_celtidismamma.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Sternorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Psylloidea
- Family
- Carsidaridae
- Subfamily
- Pachypsyllinae
- Genus
- Pachypsylla (Hackberry Psyllids)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Throughout North America but most common east of the Rockies ; introduced in CA ( range map )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Hackberry (Ulmaceae: Celtis spp.) including C. occidentalis , C. reticulata , C. tenuifolia , & C. laevigata ( 4 )
Life History
Eggs are laid on developing hackberry leaves early in the year. Adults emerge late summer/early fall and overwinter in protected areas .
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pachypsylla celtidismamma (Riley, 1875)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Pachypsylla celtidismamma. 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 Hackberry Nipplegall Maker (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Hannah Nendick-Mason; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , ceiseman , Chris Mallory
Frequently Asked Questions About Hackberry Nipplegall Maker
What is Hackberry Nipplegall Maker?
Hackberry Nipplegall Maker (Pachypsylla celtidismamma) is a species in the family Carsidaridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Hackberry Nipplegall Maker?
Adults 3-4mm head to wingtips
How do you identify Hackberry Nipplegall Maker?
Adults resemble small leafhoppers, mottled light brown with wings held in a tent shape over the back. They can jump great distances . Nymphs (concealed in galls) are rounded and yellowish. Galls are smooth and rounded, projecting from the underside of leaves, and may be either glabrous or pubescent.
Where is Hackberry Nipplegall Maker found?
Range: Throughout North America but most common east of the Rockies ; introduced in CA ( range map )
What does Hackberry Nipplegall Maker eat?
The diet of the Hackberry Nipplegall Maker includes Hackberry (Ulmaceae: Celtis spp.) including C. occidentalis , C. reticulata , C. tenuifolia , & C. laevigata ( 4 ).
What is the life cycle of a Hackberry Nipplegall Maker?
Eggs are laid on developing hackberry leaves early in the year. Adults emerge late summer/early fall and overwinter in protected areas .