Craspedolepta pulchella

(Crawford, 1911)

Craspedolepta pulchella is a in the , first described by Crawford in 1911. It belongs to a of associated with plants in the Asteraceae family. The species has been documented in western North arid and semi-arid regions. Like other psyllids, it feeds on phloem sap and undergoes with distinct nymphal stages.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Craspedolepta pulchella: /kræsˈpɛdoʊˌlɛptə pʊlˈkɛlə/

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Habitat

Arid and semi-arid regions of western North America, including sandy or rocky soils in desert and grassland .

Distribution

Recorded from California, Nevada, northwestern Missouri, Oregon, and Texas based on specimen data.

Diet

Phloem sap feeder; specific associations have not been documented for this .

Ecological Role

Member of in western North ; potential for though not documented for this .

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