Euphalerus
Schwarz, 1904
Euphalerus is a of () in the Psyllidae, first described by Schwarz in 1904. Members of this genus are small sap-feeding that inhabit the New World tropics and subtropics. The genus is distinguished by specific patterns and genitalic structures characteristic of the Psyllidae family. Euphalerus are associated with various plants, though specific associations remain incompletely documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Euphalerus: //juːˈfælɛrəs//
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Habitat
Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. Specific microhabitat preferences are poorly documented, but in this generally occur on foliage.
Distribution
New World tropics and subtropics, including regions of Central and South America. The has limited representation in entomological collections and observations.
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Taxonomic History
The Euphalerus was established by Schwarz in 1904 within the . It has been retained in Psyllidae in modern , though some historical treatments have placed related genera in different family groupings. The genus is part of the suborder , a group of characterized by reduced and -sap feeding habits.