Ceanothia

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Suborder: Sternorrhyncha
Superfamily: Psylloidea
Family: Psyllidae
Subfamily: Psyllinae
Genus: Ceanothia

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Ceanothia: //siːəˈnoʊθiə//

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Summary

Ceanothia is a genus within the subfamily Psyllinae, comprising species that primarily inhabit Western North America and typically feed on Ceanothus plants.

Physical Characteristics

Pterostigma and associated costal nodal break present; head deflexed, with genae developed into small, contiguous lobes.

Identification Tips

Examine the presence of pterostigma and the structure of the head.

Habitat

Primarily found on Ceanothus plants; one species has been recorded from Cercocarpus.

Distribution

Widely distributed in Western North America, especially California.

Diet

Plant-parasitic, feeding on the sap of host plants.

Life Cycle

Details on the life cycle are not specified, but as hemipterans, they likely undergo incomplete metamorphosis.

Reproduction

Reproductive details are not provided but are likely similar to other Psyllinae species.

Ecosystem Role

Plant-parasites that can influence the health of their host plants.

Similar Taxa

Arytaina