Spanioneura sanguinea

Spanioneura sanguinea is a of (jumping plant louse) in the Psyllidae. Psyllids are small sap-sucking insects that feed on plant phloem tissue. The Spanioneura is associated with plants in the family Rosaceae, particularly hawthorns (Crataegus species). Like other psyllids, S. sanguinea likely has a complex involving both sexual and parthenogenetic , with typically occurring as . The species name 'sanguinea' (Latin for 'bloody' or 'blood-red') likely refers to reddish coloration in some life stage.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Spanioneura sanguinea: /ˌspænioʊˈnʊərə sæŋˈɡwɪniə/

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Host Associations

  • Rosaceae - plant plant , particularly Crataegus (hawthorn)

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