Phylloxera pilosula

Classification

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

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Phylloxera pilosula: /fɪˈlɒksəra pɪloʊˈsuːlə/

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Images

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

North American Phylloxerinae affecting Hicoria (Carya) and other trees (1904) (14590179748) by Internet Archive Book Images. Used under a No restrictions license.

Summary

Phylloxera pilosula is a species of true bugs within the genus Phylloxera, known for its association with various host plants, particularly within the family of oaks. This species is part of a larger genus that includes numerous others, predominantly in Europe and Northern America.

Habitat

Phylloxera pilosula is typically found associated with various host plants, primarily trees such as oaks, which serve as a habitat.

Distribution

This species is distributed across Europe and Northern America.

Diet

As a member of the Hemiptera order, Phylloxera pilosula primarily feeds on the sap of host plants, particularly woody trees.

Ecosystem Role

Phylloxera pilosula plays a role in the ecosystem as a herbivore, impacting the vegetation dynamics of its host plants.