Homotoma

Guérin-Méneville, 1844

fig psylla

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Homotoma is a of psyllids (jumping plant-lice) erected by Félix Guérin-Méneville in 1844. Members are primarily Palaearctic in distribution and represent the type genus of the Homotominae. in this genus are strongly associated with Ficus (fig) plants, with several species documented as pests of cultivated figs. The genus includes economically significant species such as Homotoma ficus and Homotoma indica.

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Habitat

Strongly associated with Ficus (fig) plants, including both wild and cultivated figs. have been documented in Mediterranean climates and tropical regions of Africa and Asia.

Distribution

Primarily Palaearctic; documented from Mediterranean Europe (including Serbia), southern Cameroon, and India (Kolhapur region). Some have been introduced outside their native ranges with cultivated fig plants.

Diet

Phloem-feeding on Ficus (fig) plants.

Host Associations

  • Ficus carica - primary cultivated fig
  • Ficus - multiple Ficus documented as

Life Cycle

Includes , nymphal () instars, and stages. Nymphal instars have been documented in detail for at least one (H. eastopi).

Ecological Role

Herbivore; some function as agricultural pests of fig . Natural enemies have been documented in at least one region (Serbia).

Human Relevance

Several cause economic damage to cultivated figs (Ficus carica), including H. ficus and H. indica. Documented as introduced pests outside native ranges.

Similar Taxa

  • Other Homotominae generaShared characteristics; Homotoma distinguished as type with specific associations and morphological features requiring examination.

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