Spanioneura fonscolombii
This record describes Spanioneura fonscolombii (species). Recorded family: Psyllidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
A greenish/yellowish psyllid associated with Box, Buxus sempervirens , 3mm long. Long pointed forewings with 4 dark spots at the apices of the cells. There is a dark tip to the orange antennae. Psylla buxi is also associated with Box, but lacks the 4 dark dots at the apices of the forewing cells. Good quality photographs clearly showing wings. Please state host plant. Previously uncommon and restricted to southern England, it is now much more widespread (ref.: British Bugs website; link below). https://www.britishbugs.org.uk/homoptera/Psylloidea/Spanioneura_fonscolombii.html
Wikipedia reference for Spanioneura fonscolombii: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanioneura_fonscolombii.
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
Habitat
Found on Box (
Seasonal Activity
All year round.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Previously uncommon and restricted to southern England, it is now much more widespread (ref.: British Bugs website; link below).
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Spanioneura fonscolombii. 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 Spanioneura fonscolombii (3)
Frequently Asked Questions About Spanioneura fonscolombii
What is Spanioneura fonscolombii?
Spanioneura fonscolombii is a species in the family Psyllidae, within the order Hemiptera.
Where is Spanioneura fonscolombii found?
Habitat: Found on Box (
When is Spanioneura fonscolombii active?
Spanioneura fonscolombii: seasonal activity - All year round..