Craspedolepta furcata

(Caldwell, 1936)

Craspedolepta furcata is a of jumping plant louse () in the Aphalaridae, first described by Caldwell in 1936. As a member of the Psylloidea superfamily, it shares the characteristic and jumping ability typical of this group. The species is known from scattered distribution records across North America including Alberta, Arkansas, Alaska, British Columbia, and California. Like other psyllids, it likely develops on specific plants, though detailed biological information remains limited.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Craspedolepta furcata: /ˌkræspɪˈdolɛptə fɜrˈkɑtə/

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Distribution

Documented from Alberta (ABTOO), Arkansas (ARKOO), Alaska (ASKOO), British Columbia (BRCOO), and California (CALOO) based on GBIF distribution records. The scattered North American records suggest a transcontinental distribution, though specific associations within these regions are not detailed.

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Taxonomic Note

The Craspedolepta is classified in Aphalaridae, which was historically treated as part of Psyllidae. The family Aphalaridae is now generally recognized as distinct, containing psyllids associated with various plants. The specific epithet 'furcata' (forked) may refer to a morphological feature, though the original description by Caldwell (1936) has not been examined for this record.

Data Limitations

No observations exist in iNaturalist for this , and no Wikipedia summary is available. The GBIF records appear to be based on museum specimen data rather than recent field observations. The absence of detailed biological studies in the provided sources means most ecological and behavioral attributes remain undocumented.