Livia vernalis
Fitch, 1851
Livia vernalis is a in the Liviidae, first described by Fitch in 1851. The specific epithet 'vernalis' (meaning 'of spring') suggests seasonal activity. Like other psyllids, it is likely associated with plants, though specific host relationships for this species are not well documented in the provided sources. The species has been recorded across several central and eastern North American states and provinces.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Livia vernalis: /ˈliː.vi.a vɛrˈnaː.lɪs/
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Distribution
Recorded from Arkansas (AR), Colorado (CO), Illinois (IL), Iowa (IA), and Ontario (CN). The distribution records suggest a range centered in the central United States with some extension into Canada.
Seasonality
The specific epithet 'vernalis' (spring) implies spring activity, though direct phenological observations are not documented in the provided sources.