Ceropsylla
Riley, 1883
Species Guides
1- Ceropsylla sideroxyli(False-Mastic Psylla)
Ceropsylla is a of jumping plant lice (psyllids) in the Triozidae. The genus includes Ceropsylla sideroxyli, known as the False-Mastic Psylla, which causes severe damage to leaves of the false-mastic tree (Sideroxylon foetidissimum). Psyllids in this genus are small, sap-feeding hemipterans with -specific relationships to their plant hosts.
Pronunciation
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Identification
Members of this can be distinguished from other Triozidae by features of the genitalia and wing venation, though specific diagnostic characters require examination of specimens. As with many genera, identification often relies on associated plant and geographic distribution.
Host Associations
- Sideroxylon foetidissimum - false-mastic tree; causes severe leaf damage
Human Relevance
Ceropsylla sideroxyli is recognized as a pest of ornamental false-mastic trees, causing significant leaf damage that may affect aesthetic and horticultural value.
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Taxonomic history
Ceropsylla was historically placed in Psyllidae but is now classified in Triozidae based on phylogenetic revisions of Psylloidea. Authority dates vary in sources: Riley, 1883 (GBIF) versus Riley, 1885 (NCBI).