Pexopsylla

Jensen, 1957

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Pexopsylla is a of psyllids (jumping plant lice) in the Psyllidae, established by Jensen in 1957. The genus belongs to the diverse superfamily Psylloidea, which contains numerous associated with vascular plants. Pexopsylla species are small, phloem-feeding hemipterans characteristic of the Sternorrhyncha suborder. The genus is known from limited observations and taxonomic documentation.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pexopsylla: //ˌpɛk.səˈsɪ.lə//

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Distribution

The has been documented in Australia based on taxonomic records.

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Taxonomic history

The was erected by Jensen in 1957 within Psyllidae. The name is accepted in major taxonomic databases including Catalogue of Life, GBIF, and NCBI . Only 13 observations are recorded in iNaturalist as of the source date, indicating limited field documentation.

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