Boxwood Psyllid
Spanioneura buxi
This record describes Spanioneura buxi (species). Recorded family: Psyllidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
see comment here by Chris Mallory. Nymphs occur on young terminal leaves, causing them to curl ( 4 )
Identification notes
see comment here by Chris Mallory.
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
- Spanioneura
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Native to Europe, introduced in North America
Diet and Behavior
Diet: host: Buxus
Life History
Eggs are laid under bud scales during July and Aug. The first winter is spent in the nymphal stage. Feeding resumes in spring and adults emerge in early May. ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Psylla buxi (Linné 1758)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Spanioneura buxi. 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 Boxwood Psyllid (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Chris Mallory; Additional contributions by v belov , Marci Hess , edanko
Frequently Asked Questions About Boxwood Psyllid
What is Boxwood Psyllid?
Boxwood Psyllid (Spanioneura buxi) is a species in the family Psyllidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Boxwood Psyllid?
3.5-4.7 mm
How do you identify Boxwood Psyllid?
see comment here by Chris Mallory.
Where is Boxwood Psyllid found?
Range: Native to Europe, introduced in North America
What does Boxwood Psyllid eat?
The diet of the Boxwood Psyllid includes host: Buxus.
What is the life cycle of a Boxwood Psyllid?
Eggs are laid under bud scales during July and Aug. The first winter is spent in the nymphal stage. Feeding resumes in spring and adults emerge in early May. ( 3 )