Cacopsylla annulata

(Fitch, 1851)

Cacopsylla annulata is a of , commonly known as a jumping plant louse, in the Psyllidae. First described by Fitch in 1851 as Psylla annulata, it was later transferred to the Cacopsylla. Like other psyllids, it is a phloem-feeding hemipteran that uses its to extract sap from plants. The species has been documented across multiple northeastern and midwestern U.S. states.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cacopsylla annulata: //ˌkækəˈsɪlə æˌnjuˈlɑːtə//

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Identification

Cacopsylla annulata can be distinguished from other Cacopsylla by specific morphological features of the genitalia and wing venation, though detailed diagnostic characters require examination by a . As with many psyllids, identification to species level typically requires microscopic examination of specimens.

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Distribution

Documented from multiple U.S. states including Connecticut (CNTOO), Illinois (ILLOO), Massachusetts (MASOO), Maryland (MAIOO), and Michigan (MICOO) based on distribution records.

Diet

Phloem-feeding on plants, extracting sap through . Specific host plant associations for this are not well documented in the available sources.

Ecological Role

As a phloem-feeding insect, C. annulata may influence plant health through direct feeding damage and potentially serves as a for plant , though specific pathogen transmission has not been documented for this .

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