Tipu Psyllid
Platycorypha nigrivirga
This record describes Platycorypha nigrivirga (species). Recorded family: Psyllidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
adult color pattern, including dark transverse stripe between the eyes, unique among NA psyllids first detected in our area in San Diego Co. in 2008
Wikipedia reference for Platycorypha nigrivirga: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Platycorypha_nigrivirga.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Sternorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Psylloidea
- Family
- Psyllidae
- Subfamily
- Platycoryphinae
- Genus
- Platycorypha
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
native to S. America (Argentina-Brazil-Bolivia), adventive elsewhere, incl. so. CA (coastal Los Angeles Basin) and Europe
Diet and Behavior
Diet: on rosewood tree, tipu ( Tipuana tipu , Fabaceae), a landscape ornamental of S. American origin widely grown around the world
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Platycorypha nigrivirga Burckhardt, 1987
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Platycorypha nigrivirga. 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 Tipu Psyllid (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Chris Mallory
Frequently Asked Questions About Tipu Psyllid
What is Tipu Psyllid?
Tipu Psyllid (Platycorypha nigrivirga) is a species in the family Psyllidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Tipu Psyllid?
adult color pattern, including dark transverse stripe between the eyes, unique among NA psyllids
Where is Tipu Psyllid found?
Range: native to S. America (Argentina-Brazil-Bolivia), adventive elsewhere, incl. so. CA (coastal Los Angeles Basin) and Europe
What does Tipu Psyllid eat?
The diet of the Tipu Psyllid includes on rosewood tree, tipu ( Tipuana tipu , Fabaceae), a landscape ornamental of S. American origin widely grown around the world.