Amorphicolinae
Genus Guides
1Amorphicolinae is a of jumping plant lice within the Psyllidae (Hemiptera). Members of this group are small, sap-feeding insects associated with plants. The subfamily is relatively poorly documented compared to other groups, with limited published research on its and .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Amorphicolinae: /əˌmɔːrfɪkoʊˈlaɪniː/
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Identification
Distinguished from other Psyllidae by genitalic and wing venation characters; definitive identification requires examination of male and female terminalia under magnification.
Habitat
Associated with woody plants; specific microhabitat preferences vary by and .
Distribution
Documented from multiple continents including Australia and the Palearctic region; precise range limits remain incompletely characterized.
Diet
Phloem sap feeding on plants; specific host associations vary among constituent .
Similar Taxa
- PsyllinaeCo-occurs in Psyllidae; distinguished by differences in wing venation and genitalic
- DiaphorininaeAnother ; separation requires detailed morphological examination of and genitalia