Ceropsylla sideroxyli

Riley, 1885

False-Mastic Psylla

Ceropsylla sideroxyli is a (jumping plant louse) known for causing severe damage to the leaves of the false-mastic tree (Sideroxylon foetidissimum). The was described by Riley in 1885 and is placed in the Triozidae. It is native to the southeastern United States where its tree occurs.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Ceropsylla sideroxyli: //ˌsɛrəˈsɪlə ˌsɪdəˈɹɒksɪˌlaɪ//

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Habitat

Associated with false-mastic tree (Sideroxylon foetidissimum); specific microhabitat requirements not documented in available sources.

Distribution

Southeastern United States; distribution corresponds to that of its plant, the false-mastic tree (Sideroxylon foetidissimum).

Diet

Feeds on false-mastic tree (Sideroxylon foetidissimum); specific feeding mechanism not explicitly documented in available sources, though psyllids are generally phloem-feeders.

Host Associations

Sideroxylon foetidissimum - primary false-mastic tree; causes severe leaf damage

Human Relevance

Considered a pest of the false-mastic tree due to severe leaf damage caused by .