Dictyla ehrethiae

(Gibson, 1917)

Anacua Lace Bug

Dictyla ehrethiae, known as the anacua lace bug, is a of lace bug in the Tingidae. It is native to North America and Central America. The species is associated with its plant Ehretia anacua (anacua or sugarberry), from which it derives its specific epithet. It is a member of the large Dictyla, which contains numerous lace bug species.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Dictyla ehrethiae: /ˈdɪk.tɪ.lə ɛˈriːθ.i.aɪ/

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Distribution

North America and Central America. GBIF records indicate presence in Texas and broader Middle America.

Diet

Phloem-feeding on plants, specifically documented on Ehretia anacua (anacua/sugarberry).

Host Associations

Ehretia anacua - plantSpecific epithet 'ehrethiae' derives from this

Similar Taxa

Other Dictyla speciesMembers of Dictyla share the reticulated, lace-like forewing pattern characteristic of Tingidae; -level identification requires examination of association and fine morphological details.

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Etymology

The specific epithet 'ehrethiae' refers to the plant Ehretia, specifically Ehretia anacua.