Phylloxera foveola

Classification

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

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Phylloxera foveola: /fɪlˈlɒksɪrə foʊˈviːɒlə/

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Phylloxera foveola by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Summary

Phylloxera foveola is a species belonging to the genus Phylloxera within the family Phylloxeridae, known for its sap-sucking behavior on various host plants. It is part of a larger group of species found predominantly in Europe and Northern America.

Habitat

Phylloxera foveola is primarily found in Europe and Northern America and is associated with various plant hosts.

Distribution

Primarily distributed in Europe and Northern America.

Diet

Phylloxera species are known to be sap-sucking insects, feeding on the phloem of their host plants.

Ecosystem Role

As sap-sucking insects, Phylloxera foveola may play a role in the ecology of their host plants, including potentially affecting plant health and contributing to the food web.