Phylloxera perniciosa

Classification

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

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Phylloxera perniciosa: /fɪˈlɒksərə pɜːˈnɪʃoʊsə/

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Images

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

Phylloxera winged adult by Beatriz Moisset. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Phylloxera galls by Beatriz Moisset. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Phylloxera galls. interior, immatures by Beatriz Moisset. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Summary

Phylloxera perniciosa, part of the genus Phylloxera, is a species belonging to the family Phylloxeridae, known for its sap-sucking habits on various host plants. It is notably found in Europe and Northern America, impacting the health of certain nut trees, particularly in agricultural contexts.

Habitat

Found in various habitats, typically associated with host plants in agricultural and forested areas.

Distribution

Europe and Northern America.

Diet

Sap-sucker, primarily feeding on the sap of host plants, particularly trees and shrubs within the family Juglandaceae (walnuts and hickories).

Ecosystem Role

Plays a significant role in the ecology of its host plants, impacting plant health and growth due to its feeding habits; can also be involved in relationships with other species like ants.

Economic Impact

Can be a pest species affecting crops, particularly through the damage caused to walnut and hickory trees, resulting in economic losses in agricultural practices.