Neophyllura arbuticola

(Crawford, 1914)

Arizona Madrone Psyllid

Neophyllura arbuticola is a in the Liviidae, first described by Crawford in 1914. The species is associated with madrone (Arbutus) plants, as indicated by its specific epithet. It is known from limited observations in Arizona. The Neophyllura comprises psyllids that feed on various host plants, though species-level biological details remain poorly documented for many members.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Neophyllura arbuticola: //ˌniːoʊˈfɪljʊrə ˌɑrˌbjutɪˈkoʊlə//

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Distribution

Recorded from Arizona (United States). Distribution records are sparse, with only two documented observations in iNaturalist as of the knowledge cutoff.

Host Associations

  • Arbutus - plantSpecific epithet 'arbuticola' indicates association with madrone (Arbutus) ; direct records are limited

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