Aphalaroida californica
Tuthill, 1939
Aphalaroida californica is a of () in the Psyllidae, described by Tuthill in 1939. The specific epithet "californica" indicates its association with California. As a member of , it is a phloem-feeding . Very little published information exists on its biology, associations, or .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Aphalaroida californica: /æfəˌlɛroʊˈaɪdə kæˌlɪˈfɔrnɪkə/
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Distribution
California, United States. Distribution records from GBIF indicate occurrence in California (CALOO).
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Taxonomic Note
The Aphalaroida is classified within , a of -feeding commonly known as or psyllids. The was established by Tuthill in 1939. The family Psyllidae is part of the superfamily in the suborder .
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- The Big 43: The California Native Plants, Plus One, Studied in UC Davis Research | Bug Squad
- Bohart Museum: Learn about California's State Insect on UC Davis Picnic Day | Bug Squad
- A Mural Like No Other | Bug Squad
- A Flash of Orange: Welcome, California Tortoiseshell! | Bug Squad
- California Dogface Butterfly: What the Fire Did | Bug Squad
- Bembicid Holdings | Entomology Research Museum