Gyropsylla
Bréthes, 1921
paraguay tea ampul, ampola da erva-mate
Species Guides
1- Gyropsylla ilecis(Yaupon Psyllid)
Gyropsylla is a of psyllids in the Aphalaridae, containing that are significant agricultural pests of yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis). The genus includes G. spegazziniana, commonly known as 'paraguay tea ampul' or 'ampola da erva-mate', which is a major pest in southern Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina where yerba mate is cultivated. These insects are phloem feeders that damage the economically important native crop. No registered exist for this pest in Brazil, making research particularly important.
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Habitat
Yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis) plantations; laboratory rearing conditions include temperature-controlled environments at 26 ± 1°C with 12-hour photophase and 60 ± 10% relative humidity on potted seedlings.
Distribution
Southern Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina; occurs in regions where Ilex paraguariensis is cultivated.
Diet
Phloem feeder on Ilex paraguariensis (yerba mate/paraguay tea).
Host Associations
- Ilex paraguariensis - primary plantyerba mate/paraguay tea; sole known for G. spegazziniana
Life Cycle
Has 5th instar nymphal stage; nymphs have been used in experimental .
Ecological Role
Major agricultural pest of yerba mate; target organism for research using fungi in programs.
Human Relevance
Significant economic pest of yerba mate, an important native crop with socioeconomic importance in southern Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. Subject of research on fungi as alternative control methods due to lack of registered .