Aphalaroida masonici

(Caldwell, 1940)

Aphalaroida masonici is a of , a group of small sap-feeding insects in the Psyllidae. First described by Caldwell in 1940, this species is known from limited records in Florida. Like other psyllids, it likely feeds on plant phloem sap and has a complex involving multiple nymphal instars. The Aphalaroida is part of the diverse psyllid fauna of North America, though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Aphalaroida masonici: //əˌfæl.əˈrɔɪ.də mæˈsoʊ.nɪˌkaɪ//

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Distribution

Known from Florida, USA (distribution records: FLAOO). The has been documented from a single iNaturalist observation, suggesting it is either rare, poorly sampled, or restricted to specific in the southeastern United States.

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