Katacephalinae
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1Katacephalinae is a of jumping plant lice (Psyllidae) within the order Hemiptera. Members are small sap-feeding insects associated with plants. The subfamily is relatively poorly known compared to other groups, with limited published biological and ecological information.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Katacephalinae: /ˌkatəˌsɛfəˈlaɪniː/
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Taxonomic Status
Katacephalinae is recognized as a within Psyllidae, one of the of psyllids or jumping plant lice. The group contains the Katacephala and possibly other associated genera. The subfamily-level classification of Psyllidae remains under study, and the boundaries of Katacephalinae relative to other subfamilies may be subject to revision.
Research Needs
Basic biological information including plant associations, geographic distribution, and morphological diagnostic features for Katacephalinae appears to be sparse in the accessible literature. Most knowledge of this group likely resides in specialized taxonomic treatments and regional faunal surveys.