Bactericera lavaterae
(Van Duzee, 1924)
Island Mallow Psyllid
Bactericera lavaterae is a of in the , described by Van Duzee in 1924. The species is commonly known as the Island Mallow Psyllid, reflecting its association with mallow plants (Malvaceae). As a member of the suborder, it is a phloem-feeding that uses to extract sap. The species is part of the diverse Bactericera , which contains approximately 24 described species in North America north of Mexico.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Bactericera lavaterae: //bækˈtɛrɪsərə lævəˈtɛriː//
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Distribution
Recorded from California (CALOO) based on GBIF distribution records. The specific epithet 'lavaterae' suggests association with Lavatera or related mallow , which may indicate a Mediterranean or coastal distribution pattern where such plants occur.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- UC Davis Researcher Targeting Zebra Chip: It's Not a Chip You Want | Bug Squad
- Meloidae Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
- Looking for Lygus | Bug Squad
- Bactericera cockerelli Archives - Entomology Today
- Bug Eric: It's Always Something....
- Psyllid Movements Revealed Via Gut Content Analysis