Neophyllura arctostaphyli

(Schwarz, 1904)

Neophyllura arctostaphyli is a in the Liviidae, originally described by Schwarz in 1904 as Euphyllura arctostaphyli. The species is associated with bearberry (Arctostaphylos), as indicated by its specific epithet. It belongs to a of jumping plant lice that feed on woody plants.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Neophyllura arctostaphyli: //ˌniːoʊˈfɪljʊrə ˌɑːrktoʊˈstæfɪlaɪ//

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Distribution

Recorded from western North America: Arizona (AR), British Columbia (BC), California (CA), Colorado (CO), and Manitoba (MN).

Host Associations

  • Arctostaphylos - plantSpecific epithet and placement indicate association with bearberry; exact unconfirmed

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Taxonomic history

Originally described in the Euphyllura, later transferred to Neophyllura. The basionym Euphyllura arctostaphyli reflects this taxonomic revision.

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