Hairy Bud Gall Psyllid
Pachypsylla pallida
This record describes Pachypsylla pallida (species). Recorded family: Carsidaridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult forewings with marginal cells not particularly elongate, venation similar to P. celtidisgemma but wings definitely maculate, pattern similar to P. celtidismamma . Maculae composing 3 broad transverse bands: one apically, one crossing the base of the medial cell, and the last extending from the costal angle, all three converging at the tip of the clavus Galls are found on the buds and are are covered in a dense white pubescence; Tuthill reports that this actually seems to be a dense growth of fungal sporangiophores which completely covers the galls, but whether this association is significant remains unknown Not much is known of this species
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
s.w USA
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Celtis reticulata
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pachypsylla pallida Patch, 1912
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Pachypsylla pallida. 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 Hairy Bud Gall Psyllid (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Chris Mallory
Frequently Asked Questions About Hairy Bud Gall Psyllid
What is Hairy Bud Gall Psyllid?
Hairy Bud Gall Psyllid (Pachypsylla pallida) is a species in the family Carsidaridae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Hairy Bud Gall Psyllid?
3.5mm
How do you identify Hairy Bud Gall Psyllid?
Adult forewings with marginal cells not particularly elongate, venation similar to P. celtidisgemma but wings definitely maculate, pattern similar to P. celtidismamma . Maculae composing 3 broad transverse bands: one apically, one crossing the base of the medial cell, and the last extending from the costal angle, all three converging at the tip of the clavus Galls are found on the buds and are are covered in a dense white pubescence; Tuthill reports that this actually seems to be a dense growth of fungal sporangiophores which completely covers the galls, but whether this association is significant remains unknown
Where is Hairy Bud Gall Psyllid found?
Range: s.w USA
What does Hairy Bud Gall Psyllid eat?
The diet of the Hairy Bud Gall Psyllid includes Celtis reticulata.