Phylloxera rileyi
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Hemiptera
- Suborder: Sternorrhyncha
- Superfamily: Phylloxeroidea
- Family: Phylloxeridae
- Genus: Phylloxera
- Species: rileyi
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phylloxera rileyi: /fɛnɪˈlɒksɛrə ˈraɪli/
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Summary
Phylloxera rileyi is a small true bug belonging to the Phylloxeridae family, primarily located on oak leaves and feeds on the sap.
Physical Characteristics
Approximately 0.6 mm in length.
Habitat
Undersides of oak leaves.
Distribution
Found in Europe and Northern America.
Diet
Feeding primarily on the sap of oak trees.
Ecosystem Role
Acts as a herbivore affecting oak trees, and serves as prey for various predators.
Collecting Methods
- Collecting from undersides of oak leaves using a fine brush or aspirator.
Preservation Methods
- Ethanol preservation
- Dry mounting on slides
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Tags
- Hemiptera
- Phylloxeridae
- Pest