Livia vernaliforma
Caldwell, 1940
Livia vernaliforma is a of jumping plant louse () in the Liviidae, described by Caldwell in 1940. It belongs to a whose members are associated with hackberry trees (Celtis species). The species has been recorded from several western and north-central U.S. states. Like other psyllids, it is a small, sap-feeding insect with -specific relationships to its plant hosts.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Livia vernaliforma: //ˈlɪ.vi.a vɜːrˌnæl.ɪˈfɔːr.mə//
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Distribution
Recorded from California, Montana, North Dakota, Nevada, and Utah based on distribution records. The appears to be restricted to western and north-central regions of the United States.
Host Associations
- Celtis - likely plant Livia is associated with hackberry trees; specific for L. vernaliforma not confirmed
Similar Taxa
- Other Livia species Livia contains multiple associated with hackberry; distinguishing features among species require examination of morphological characters