Ciriacreminae
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1Ciriacreminae is a of psyllids within the Psyllidae, comprising small plant-feeding true bugs in the order Hemiptera. Members of this subfamily share the general characteristics of Psyllidae, including jumping ability and typically -specific feeding relationships with plants. The subfamily is part of the Sternorrhyncha, a group considered basal within Hemiptera that includes aphids, scale insects, and whiteflies. Specific diagnostic features distinguishing Ciriacreminae from other subfamilies are not well documented in widely available literature.
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How to pronounce Ciriacreminae: //ˌsɪriˌækrəˈmaɪniː//
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Taxonomic placement
Ciriacreminae is classified within Psyllidae (jumping plant lice), a of Sternorrhyncha. The was established by Burckhardt (1987) based on morphological characters of the male genitalia and forewing venation. It is one of several subfamilies recognized within Psyllidae, though subfamily-level classification in psyllids has undergone revisions and remains an active area of research.
Observational data
The has 964 observations recorded on iNaturalist, suggesting it is moderately well-represented in citizen science data, though many of these records may not be identified to or level.