Diclidophlebia fremontiae
(Klyver, 1930)
flannelbush psyllid
Diclidophlebia fremontiae is a of ( ) originally described by Klyver in 1930. It is commonly known as the flannelbush psyllid, indicating an association with flannelbush plants (Fremontodendron spp.). The species belongs to the superfamily , a group of sap-feeding often referred to as . As a member of the , it possesses adapted for feeding on vascular tissues.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Diclidophlebia fremontiae: //dɪˌklaɪdoʊˈfliːbiə friˈmɒnti.iː//
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Distribution
Distribution records indicate presence in California (CALOO). The name 'fremontiae' suggests a connection to Fremontodendron (flannelbush), a of shrubs to California and northern Mexico, implying a likely restricted western North range.
Host Associations
- Fremontodendron - primary Inferred from epithet 'fremontiae' and 'flannelbush '
More Details
Taxonomic note
The Diclidophlebia was historically placed in but is now classified in following molecular phylogenetic studies that reorganized .
Etymology
The specific epithet 'fremontiae' derives from Fremontodendron, the , which itself honors John C. Frémont (1813–1890), explorer and military officer.