Psylla viridescens

(Provancher, 1872)

Psylla viridescens is a of , commonly known as jumping plant lice, in the Psyllidae. Like other psyllids, it is a phloem-feeding insect that uses to extract sap from plants. The species was described by Provancher in 1872. As a member of the Psylla, it is associated with host plants in the Rosaceae family, though specific host associations for this species require further documentation.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Psylla viridescens: //ˈsɪ.lə ˌvɪ.rɪˈdɛs.ɛnz//

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Distribution

Distribution records indicate presence in North America, with documented occurrences in Alaska (ASKOO), British Columbia (BRCOO), Ontario (CNTOO), Colorado (COLOO), and Idaho (IDAOO).

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