Trioza sinuosa

Tuthill, 1944

Trioza sinuosa is a in the Triozidae, described by Tuthill in 1944. It belongs to a containing numerous species associated with various plants, many of which are economically significant agricultural and ornamental pests. The specific , host associations, and distribution details for T. sinuosa remain poorly documented in the available literature.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Trioza sinuosa: /triˈoʊzə sɪˈnuːəsə/

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Distribution

Distribution records indicate presence in NWHOO (Northwest Hawaiian Islands region based on GBIF coding). Specific locality details beyond this coded region are not documented in available sources.

Similar Taxa

  • Trioza brevigenaeBoth are Trioza , but T. brevigenae is distinguished by its leaf-rolling gall formation on Ficus microcarpa and its larger size (2.6-2.8 mm). T. sinuosa lacks documented gall-forming or ficus association.
  • Trioza acuminatissimaRecently described Taiwanese Trioza ; T. sinuosa differs in its earlier description date (1944 vs. 2026) and apparent geographic separation, though direct morphological comparisons are not available in current sources.

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