Purshivora pubescens
This record describes Purshivora pubescens (species). Recorded family: Psyllidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Head and thorax with prominent white pubescence
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. NA
Diet and Behavior
Diet: host: Purshia tridentata (bitterbrush)
Life History
Nymphs are found on the young branches and leaves where they produce conspicuous wax secretion
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Purshivora pubescens (Crawford, 1914)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Purshivora pubescens. 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 pubescens (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by Chris Mallory
Frequently Asked Questions About Purshivora pubescens
What is Purshivora pubescens?
Purshivora pubescens is a species in the family Psyllidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Purshivora pubescens?
2mm
How do you identify Purshivora pubescens?
Head and thorax with prominent white pubescence
Where is Purshivora pubescens found?
Range: w. NA
What does Purshivora pubescens eat?
The diet of the Purshivora pubescens includes host: Purshia tridentata (bitterbrush).
What is the life cycle of a Purshivora pubescens?
Nymphs are found on the young branches and leaves where they produce conspicuous wax secretion