Cacopsylla striata
Psylla striata
This record describes Psylla striata (species). Recorded family: Psyllidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
General color yellowish, including wings; abdomen sometimes green, genitalia dark yellowish-brown; eyes grey. Antennae twice as long as width of head; female genitalia very long, stout, blunt, dorsal valve much longer than ventral
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
Throughout North America
Seasonal Activity
In Maine the adults emerge in late June
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Betula (birch) ( 3 )
Life History
Nymphs are found on the leaves and terminal shoots, where they cover themselves with inconspicuous wax
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Cacopsylla striata (Patch, 1911)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Psylla striata. 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 Cacopsylla striata (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Steve Nanz; Additional contributions by Chris Mallory
Frequently Asked Questions About Cacopsylla striata
What is Cacopsylla striata?
Cacopsylla striata (Psylla striata) is a species in the family Psyllidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Cacopsylla striata?
3-3.5mm
How do you identify Cacopsylla striata?
General color yellowish, including wings; abdomen sometimes green, genitalia dark yellowish-brown; eyes grey. Antennae twice as long as width of head; female genitalia very long, stout, blunt, dorsal valve much longer than ventral
Where is Cacopsylla striata found?
Range: Throughout North America
What does Cacopsylla striata eat?
The diet of the Cacopsylla striata includes Betula (birch) ( 3 ).
When is Cacopsylla striata active?
Cacopsylla striata: seasonal activity - In Maine the adults emerge in late June.
What is the life cycle of a Cacopsylla striata?
Nymphs are found on the leaves and terminal shoots, where they cover themselves with inconspicuous wax