Purshivora media 0
Purshivora media
This record describes Purshivora media (species). Recorded family: Psyllidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
General color orange with white markings; genal cones short, about 1/3 as long as length of 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. USA, recorded from CA & UT
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Mountain Mahogany ( Cercocarpus ) including C. ledifolius
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Purshivora media. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Purshivora media 0
What is Purshivora media 0?
Purshivora media 0 (Purshivora media) is a species in the family Psyllidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Purshivora media 0?
2.5 mm
How do you identify Purshivora media 0?
General color orange with white markings; genal cones short, about 1/3 as long as length of vertex
Where is Purshivora media 0 found?
Range: w. USA, recorded from CA & UT
What does Purshivora media 0 eat?
The diet of the Purshivora media 0 includes Mountain Mahogany ( Cercocarpus ) including C. ledifolius.