Phylloxera devastatrix

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Suborder: Sternorrhyncha
Superfamily: Phylloxeroidea
Family: Phylloxeridae
Genus: Phylloxera
Species: devastatrix

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Phylloxera devastatrix: /fɪˈlɒksərə ˌdɛvəˈstreɪtɹɪks/

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Summary

Phylloxera devastatrix is a species of true bug from the family Phylloxeridae, affecting various plants, and is particularly noted as a pest in agriculture, contributing to the decline in health of its host plants.

Habitat

Phylloxera devastatrix is commonly found in agricultural areas, particularly where its host plants, such as various species of trees and shrubs, are present.

Distribution

Found in Europe and Northern America.

Diet

This species primarily feeds on the sap of host plants.

Ecosystem Role

Phylloxera develops in the roots of plants, thus playing a role in the ecosystem related to plant health and soil quality.

Economic Impact

Phylloxera devastatrix is known to be a pest, particularly affecting the economic viability of crops such as pecans and other trees.