Cacopsylla curta

(Tuthill, 1943)

Cacopsylla curta is a of jumping plant louse in the Psyllidae, first described by Tuthill in 1943. Like other members of the Cacopsylla, it is a small sap-feeding insect associated with woody plants. The species has been documented in western North America, with records from California, Colorado, and Oregon. As with many species, detailed biological information remains limited in published sources.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cacopsylla curta: /ˌkækəˈsɪlə ˈkɜːrtə/

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Identification

Identification to level requires examination of genitalia and other microscopic features; field identification to is possible based on association and general . Distinguished from other Cacopsylla species by male and female genitalic structures described in original species description.

Appearance

Small, winged insect typical of psyllids: body compact with enlarged hind adapted for jumping. Wings held roof-like over body when at rest. Coloration and specific morphological details require specimen examination.

Habitat

Associated with woody vegetation; specific plant relationships have not been comprehensively documented in available literature.

Distribution

Western North America: documented from California, Colorado, and Oregon based on specimen records.

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Taxonomic note

The was originally described in the Psylla and later transferred to Cacopsylla. The genus Cacopsylla is taxonomically complex and has undergone significant revision.

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