Aphalara monticola
Hodkinson, 1973
Aphalara monticola is a of jumping plant louse in the Aphalaridae, described by Hodkinson in 1973. Like other members of the Aphalara, this species is associated with plants and exhibits the characteristic of psyllids, including membranous wings held roof-like over the body and adapted for feeding on plant sap. The specific epithet 'monticola' suggests an association with mountainous .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Aphalara monticola: //əˈfælərə mɒnˈtɪkələ//
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Distribution
Distribution records indicate occurrence in ABTOO (likely Alberta, Canada, based on standard GBIF country codes). The has been documented from at least two locality records.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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