Acizzia hakeae

(Tuthill, 1952)

A in the Psyllidae, originally described as Psylla hakeae by Tuthill in 1952. The specific epithet 'hakeae' indicates an association with Hakea, a of Australian shrubs. The species has been recorded in Australia and New Zealand.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Acizzia hakeae: /əˈsɪziə ˈheɪki.iː/

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Distribution

Recorded from Australia (CALOO) and New Zealand (NZNOO). The appears to have been introduced to New Zealand from its native Australian range.

Host Associations

  • Hakea - probable plantInferred from specific epithet; not directly confirmed by observation records

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