Ceropsylla sideroxyli
Riley, 1885
False-Mastic Psylla
Ceropsylla sideroxyli is a () 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 . It is to the southeastern United States where its tree occurs.
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 , the false-mastic tree (Sideroxylon foetidissimum).
Diet
Feeds on false-mastic tree (Sideroxylon foetidissimum); specific feeding mechanism not explicitly documented in available sources, though 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 .