Psylla carpinicola
This record describes Psylla carpinicola (species). Recorded family: Psyllidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Color variable from light green to reddish brown in mature individuals; wings clear to slightly yellowish fumate, veins sometimes green. Antennae twice as long as width of head; female genitalia very long, longer than rest of abdomen, with both dorsal and ventral valves apically upcurved; male genitalia with proctiger bent in apical third . Great variability in regards to the deflection of the head, the genal cones, and the venation; more southerly material exemplified by greater arch in Cu1 vein. The only psyllid known to use C. caroliniana as a host .
Wikipedia reference for Psylla carpinicola: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psylla_carpinicola.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Sternorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Psylloidea
- Family
- Psyllidae
- Subfamily
- Psyllinae
- Genus
- Psylla
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Eastern North America
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Host: American hornbeam ( Carpinus caroliniana , Betulaceae)
Life History
Nymphs apparently produce a white waxy flocculence, similar to other Psylla spp. :
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Psylla carpinicola Crawford, 1914
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Psylla carpinicola. 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 Psylla carpinicola (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Chris Mallory; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Psylla carpinicola
What is Psylla carpinicola?
Psylla carpinicola is a species in the family Psyllidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Psylla carpinicola?
4mm
How do you identify Psylla carpinicola?
Color variable from light green to reddish brown in mature individuals; wings clear to slightly yellowish fumate, veins sometimes green. Antennae twice as long as width of head; female genitalia very long, longer than rest of abdomen, with both dorsal and ventral valves apically upcurved; male genitalia with proctiger bent in apical third . Great variability in regards to the deflection of the head, the genal cones, and the venation; more southerly material exemplified by greater arch in Cu1 vein.
Where is Psylla carpinicola found?
Range: Eastern North America
What does Psylla carpinicola eat?
The diet of the Psylla carpinicola includes Host: American hornbeam ( Carpinus caroliniana , Betulaceae).
What is the life cycle of a Psylla carpinicola?
Nymphs apparently produce a white waxy flocculence, similar to other Psylla spp. :