Red Bay Psyllid
Trioza magnoliae
This record describes Trioza magnoliae (species). Recorded family: Triozidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adults: forewings large, angular, with large cubital cell and vein Rs long; pronotum relatively long, prescutum longer than wide. General color green to brown with brown stripes on thoracic dorsum
Classification
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
s.e US, FL-AL-GA.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Persea borbonia & Persea palustris
Life History
Nymphs are gall-formers. In Florida there may be multiple generations per year.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Trioza magnoliae (Ashmead, 1881)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Trioza magnoliae. 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 Red Bay Psyllid (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Charley Eiseman; Additional contributions by v belov , Chris Mallory
Frequently Asked Questions About Red Bay Psyllid
What is Red Bay Psyllid?
Red Bay Psyllid (Trioza magnoliae) is a species in the family Triozidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Red Bay Psyllid?
3.5-4.5mm to wingtips
How do you identify Red Bay Psyllid?
Adults: forewings large, angular, with large cubital cell and vein Rs long; pronotum relatively long, prescutum longer than wide. General color green to brown with brown stripes on thoracic dorsum
Where is Red Bay Psyllid found?
Range: s.e US, FL-AL-GA.
What does Red Bay Psyllid eat?
The diet of the Red Bay Psyllid includes Persea borbonia & Persea palustris.
What is the life cycle of a Red Bay Psyllid?
Nymphs are gall-formers. In Florida there may be multiple generations per year.