Acizzia jamatonica

As a member of the genus Acizzia, this species can be distinguished from other psyllid genera by features of the forewing venation and genitalia, though specific diagnostic characters for A. jamatonica require specialist examination. It may be separated from other Acizzia species by host association with Albizia and subtle morphological differences in male and female terminalia.

Associated with Albizia trees, particularly Albizia julibrissin (silktree or mimosa).

Native to East Asia: China (Hunan), Japan, Taiwan, Korea (Democratic People's Republic and Republic). Introduced and established in Europe: Croatia, France (including Corsica), Hungary, Italy, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom. Recently detected in the United States. GBIF records also indicate presence in Serbia.

Phloem-feeding on Albizia species.

• Albizia julibrissin - primary hostPrimary host; also recorded from other Albizia species

A non-native species of potential concern for Albizia julibrissin, an ornamental tree widely planted outside its native range. Its recent detection in the United States indicates ongoing range expansion.

• Other Acizzia speciesCongeneric species share similar morphology and require careful examination of genitalia and host association for separation; A. jamatonica is specifically associated with Albizia hosts.

• psyllid
• invasive
• ornamental pest
• Albizia
• phloem-feeder

• BugGuide
• GBIF taxonomy match
• iNaturalist taxon
• NCBI Taxonomy
• Catalogue of Life
• Acizzia jamatonica . [Distribution map].
• Acizzia jamatonica (Kuwayama) (Hemiptera: Sternorrhyncha: Psyllidae): U.S. Distribution of a Recently Detected Asian Psyllid