Nyctiphalerus vermiculosus
(Crawford, 1914)
Nyctiphalerus vermiculosus is a of jumping plant louse ( Psyllidae) in the order Hemiptera. It is one of at least two described species in the Nyctiphalerus. The species was first described by Crawford in 1914. Very little published information exists on its or .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nyctiphalerus vermiculosus: //ˌnɪktɪˈfælɪrəs vɜːrmɪkjuːˈloʊsəs//
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Identification
Distinguished from by genitalic characters; N. vermiculosus can be separated from N. rugipennis by differences in male paramere structure and female proctiger . Specific external features distinguishing it from other Psyllidae remain poorly documented in accessible literature.
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Distribution
Western North America: recorded from California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Utah.
Similar Taxa
- Nyctiphalerus rugipennisOnly other described in Nyctiphalerus; distinguished by male paramere and female proctiger .
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Taxonomic note
The Nyctiphalerus was established by Crawford in 1914 with N. vermiculosus as the type . The genus name derives from Greek 'nyktos' (night) and 'phalerus' (having a white spot), possibly referring to dark coloration with pale markings.