Diclidophlebia fremontiae
(Klyver, 1930)
flannelbush psyllid
Diclidophlebia fremontiae is a of ( Liviidae) 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 Psylloidea, a group of sap-feeding insects often referred to as jumping plant lice. As a member of the Sternorrhyncha, it possesses adapted for feeding on plant 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 native to California and northern Mexico, implying a likely restricted western North American range.
Host Associations
- Fremontodendron - primary Inferred from epithet 'fremontiae' and 'flannelbush '
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Taxonomic note
The Diclidophlebia was historically placed in Psyllidae but is now classified in Liviidae following molecular phylogenetic studies that reorganized Psylloidea.
Etymology
The specific epithet 'fremontiae' derives from Fremontodendron, the plant , which itself honors John C. Frémont (1813–1890), American explorer and military officer.