Livia bifasciata
Provancher, 1886
Livia bifasciata is a of in the Liviidae, first described by Provancher in 1886. It belongs to the Livia, which comprises jumping plant-lice associated with various plants. The species is known from scattered distribution records across North America. As with other psyllids, it likely feeds on phloem sap of host plants using . The specific epithet 'bifasciata' suggests two banded or striped markings, though detailed morphological descriptions are limited in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Livia bifasciata: /ˈliː.vi.a bɪˌfæ.siˈɑː.tə/
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Distribution
Recorded from several regions in North America including Ontario (CNTOO), Michigan (MICOO), Nebraska (NEBOO), and Northwest Territories (NWHOO). The distribution appears patchy based on available specimen records, suggesting either localized or under-sampling.