Aphalaroida spinifera

Crawford, 1914

Aphalaroida spinifera is a of , or jumping plant louse, in the Psyllidae. First described by Crawford in 1914, this small sap-feeding hemipteran is native to western North America. Like other psyllids, it possesses distinctive morphological adaptations including well-developed jumping hind legs and typically exhibits -specific relationships with plants. The species name 'spinifera' refers to spine-bearing characteristics.

Aphalaroida spinifera by (c) Lon Brehmer, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Lon Brehmer. Used under a CC-BY license.Aphalaroida spinifera by (c) Lon Brehmer, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Lon Brehmer. Used under a CC-BY license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Aphalaroida spinifera: //ˌæ.fəˈlæ.roʊˌiː.də ˌspɪˈnaɪ.fɛ.rə//

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Distribution

Western North America; documented from Arizona (ARIZ) and California (CAL) based on GBIF distribution records.

Diet

Phloem sap from plants, typical of psyllids.

Ecological Role

Herbivore; may serve as prey for various and . Some psyllids are known to plant , though specific pathogen associations for this are not documented.

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