Ctenarytaina longicauda

Taylor, 1987

Tristania Psyllid

Ctenarytaina longicauda is a ( Aphalaridae) described by Taylor in 1987. It feeds on Lophostemon confertus, a tree native to eastern Australia that has been introduced to California as an ornamental. The species occurs in both Australia and California, having likely been transported with its plant to North America. Like other psyllids, it has specialized for feeding on plant phloem.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Ctenarytaina longicauda: /ˌktɛnəˌraɪˈteɪnə ˌlɒndʒɪˈkɔːdə/

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Habitat

Associated with Lophostemon confertus trees, including both natural stands in Australia and ornamental plantings in California

Distribution

Queensland, Australia and three counties in California, USA

Diet

Feeds on phloem of Lophostemon confertus (R. Brown) and L. suaveolens

Host Associations

Lophostemon confertus - primary plantNative Australian tree, introduced to California as ornamental; previously known as Tristania conferta
Lophostemon suaveolens - plantNative Australian tree

Human Relevance

Potential pest of ornamental Lophostemon confertus trees in California; introduced to North America through human transport of plant material

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Taxonomic history

The plant Lophostemon confertus was previously classified in the Tristania, which is reflected in the 'Tristania ' used on iNaturalist.