Acizziinae

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Acizziinae is a of psyllids ( Psyllidae) containing the single Acizzia. The subfamily was established by George Heslop-Harrison in 1961 and has a worldwide distribution. Members are small sap-feeding insects associated with plants.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Acizziinae: /ˌækɪˈzaɪɪniː/

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Identification

Acizziinae is distinguished from other by the Acizzia. Specific diagnostic morphological features separating Acizziinae from related subfamilies such as Psyllinae are not well documented in accessible literature.

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Distribution

Worldwide.

Host Associations

  • Acacia - plantSeveral Acizzia are associated with Acacia species.
  • Albizia - plantSome feed on Albizia.
  • Paraserianthes - plant associations have been documented.

Human Relevance

Some Acizzia are considered pests of ornamental and forestry plants, particularly Acacia species used in landscaping and timber production.

Similar Taxa

  • PsyllinaeThe other major in Psyllidae; Acizziinae is distinguished by its status and association with the Acizzia.

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Taxonomic History

The was erected by George Heslop-Harrison in 1961 to accommodate the Acizzia, which was previously placed elsewhere within Psyllidae.

Monotypy

Acizziinae is one of the few within Psyllidae, making it unusual among lineages which typically contain multiple .

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