Purshivora chelifera
(Crawford, 1914)
Purshivora chelifera is a of jumping plant louse () in the Psyllidae. The Purshivora comprises species associated with plants in the genus Purshia (bitterbrush), suggesting a specialized relationship. Like other psyllids, it is a small, sap-feeding hemipteran with jumping hind legs. The species was described by Crawford in 1914.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Purshivora chelifera: /pʊərˈʃɪvərə kəˈlɪfərə/
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Distribution
Recorded from Arizona (AR), California (CA), and Utah (UT), USA.