Purshivora nigranervosa
Purshivora nigranervosa is a of jumping plant louse in the Psyllidae. The Purshivora comprises psyllids associated with plants in the genus Purshia (bitterbrush), suggesting a specialized relationship. Very few observations of this species exist in scientific databases.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Purshivora nigranervosa: /pʊrʃɪˈvɔːrə ˌnɪɡrəˈnɜːrvəʊsə/
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Identification
Members of Purshivora can be distinguished from other by their association with Purshia plants and specific genitalic characters in males. -level identification within the genus requires examination of microscopic morphological features.
Habitat
Associated with Purshia-dominated shrublands and dry montane where the plant occurs.
Distribution
Western North America, in regions where Purshia (bitterbrush) are native.
Host Associations
- Purshia - plant Purshivora is named for and specialized on Purshia; specific records for P. nigranervosa are not documented
Similar Taxa
- Other Purshivora speciesCongeneric share plant and require genitalic examination for separation
- Other Psyllidae on RosaceaeSeveral feed on Rosaceae plants (to which Purshia belongs); plant association and morphological details distinguish Purshivora
More Details
Taxonomic note
The Purshivora was established by Crawford in 1914, with named for their association with the plant genus Purshia. The specific epithet nigranervosa likely refers to dark wing venation.
Data scarcity
Only 3 observations recorded in iNaturalist as of source date, indicating this is rarely encountered or underreported.