Aphalaroida californica is a of jumping plant louse () in the Psyllidae, described by Tuthill in 1939. The specific epithet "californica" indicates its association with California. As a member of Sternorrhyncha, it is a phloem-feeding insect. Very little published information exists on its , associations, or .
Distribution
California, United States. Distribution records from GBIF indicate occurrence in California (CALOO).
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Taxonomic Note
The Aphalaroida is classified within Psyllidae, a of plant-feeding insects commonly known as jumping plant lice or psyllids. The was established by Tuthill in 1939. The family Psyllidae is part of the superfamily Psylloidea in the suborder Sternorrhyncha.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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- Bohart Museum: Learn about California's State Insect on UC Davis Picnic Day | Bug Squad
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