Purshivora insignita
This record describes Purshivora insignita (species). Recorded family: Psyllidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Similar to Cacopsylla brevistigmata in form and mature coloration, but differs in having much longer genal processes, almost as long as vertex
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
- Purshivora
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
w.US (CA UT)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: host: Mountain Mahogany ( Cercocarpus )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Purshivora insignita (Tuthill)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Purshivora insignita. 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 Purshivora insignita (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Chris Mallory; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Purshivora insignita
What is Purshivora insignita?
Purshivora insignita is a species in the family Psyllidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Purshivora insignita?
3.25‒3.5mm
How do you identify Purshivora insignita?
Similar to Cacopsylla brevistigmata in form and mature coloration, but differs in having much longer genal processes, almost as long as vertex
Where is Purshivora insignita found?
Range: w.US (CA UT)
What does Purshivora insignita eat?
The diet of the Purshivora insignita includes host: Mountain Mahogany ( Cercocarpus ).