Corythucha eriodictyonae

Osborn & Drake, 1917

Corythucha eriodictyonae is a of lace bug in the Tingidae, native to the continental United States. It belongs to a of small, sap-feeding true bugs characterized by their distinctive reticulated wing patterns. The species epithet 'eriodictyonae' suggests an association with Eriodictyon, a genus of plants in the waterleaf family (Hydrophyllaceae) commonly known as yerba santa. Like other lace bugs, it likely feeds on plant sap using , causing characteristic stippling damage to foliage.

Corythucha eriodictyonae by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Corythucha eriodictyonae by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Corythucha eriodictyonae by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Corythucha eriodictyonae: /kɔˈrɪθʊkə ˌɛrioʊˈdɪktjoʊni/

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Distribution

Native to the continental United States. Found in North America.

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