Kuwayama medicaginis
(Crawford, 1910)
Kuwayama medicaginis is a of in the Triozidae, first described by Crawford in 1910. It belongs to a of jumping plant-lice that feed on plants. The specific epithet medicaginis suggests an association with Medicago (legume) species, though detailed biological information remains limited in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Kuwayama medicaginis: /kuˈwa.ja.ma mɛ.dɪˈka.d͡ʒɪ.nɪs/
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Identification
As a Triozidae , K. medicaginis likely possesses the -characteristic features including jumping hind legs and forewings with relatively simple venation. Distinction from and other Triozidae requires examination of genitalic structures and wing venation patterns. The epithet medicaginis may indicate -association clues useful for field recognition, though this requires verification.
Host Associations
- Medicago - probable Specific epithet suggests association; not confirmed in provided sources
Similar Taxa
- Diaphorina citriBoth are psyllids in superfamily Psylloidea, but D. citri belongs to Liviidae and is a major citrus pest; K. medicaginis is in Triozidae with different associations
- Other Kuwayama species share -level morphological features; -level identification requires detailed examination
More Details
Taxonomic note
The Kuwayama was established to honor Japanese entomologist Shōji Kuwayama. The specific epithet medicaginis derives from Medicago, a genus of legumes, suggesting the original description may have been based on specimens collected from alfalfa or related plants.
Data limitations
Available sources provide minimal biological information for this . The Catalogue of Life and iNaturalist records confirm taxonomic placement but lack ecological or behavioral details. Original description by Crawford (1910) would be needed for morphological specifics.