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Aceria theospyri
persimmon leaf blister gall
Aceria theospyri is a gall-forming eriophyid mite that produces distinctive leaf blister galls on persimmon (Diospyros virginiana). As a member of the superfamily Eriophyoidea, this microscopic mite has a worm-like, elongated body with only four legs. The species is highly host-specific, feeding exclusively on persimmon and causing characteristic blister-like deformities on leaves. Like other eriophyid mites, it has a short development period allowing rapid population buildup. The mite represents one of thousands of specialized plant-parasitic mites in this ancient lineage that radiated over 200 million years ago.
Agrilus diospyroides
Agrilus diospyroides is a species of metallic wood-boring beetle in the family Buprestidae. It was described by Josef N. Knull in 1942. The species is found in North America. Beyond its taxonomic description and general distribution, specific details regarding its biology, host associations, and morphology remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Agrilus fuscipennis
persimmon agrilus
Agrilus fuscipennis, commonly known as the persimmon agrilus, is a relatively large and striking jewel beetle distinguished by its vivid red pronotum and black elytra. It is among the most seldom encountered members of its genus in Missouri and surrounding regions. Unlike most Agrilus species, which develop in dead wood, A. fuscipennis mines the lower trunks, crown, and main roots of living persimmon trees. The species is rarely collected, with most records consisting of single specimens beaten from host plants.
Agrilus lautuellus
Agrilus lautuellus is a species of metallic wood-boring beetle in the family Buprestidae, described by Fisher in 1928. The species is found in North America. Based on field observations, adults have been collected from Diospyros texana (Texas persimmon) foliage in west Texas, where they were observed sitting on leaves in the manner typical of many Agrilus species. Like other members of the genus, it is presumed to develop as a larva in recently dead wood of its host plant, though larval biology remains unconfirmed.
Baeoalitriozus diospyri
Persimmon Psyllid
Baeoalitriozus diospyri, commonly known as the persimmon psyllid, is a hemipteran insect in the family Triozidae. It is found in the United States and Mexico, where it feeds on persimmon species including Japanese persimmon (Diospyros kaki), ornamental varieties, and native persimmons. The species was originally described as Psylla diospyri by Ashmead in 1881.
Coptodisca diospyriella
Coptodisca diospyriella is a small moth in the family Heliozelidae, described by Vactor Tousey Chambers in 1874. The species is known for its specialized leaf-mining larvae that feed on Diospyros species. It occurs in eastern North America.
Sannina uroceriformis
Persimmon Borer Moth, persimmon borer
Sannina uroceriformis, commonly known as the persimmon borer moth, is a clearwing moth in the family Sesiidae. It is native to the eastern and central United States. The species exhibits sexual dimorphism in size, with females slightly larger than males. The common name references its larval association with persimmon trees.
Spectralia robusta
Spectralia robusta is a metallic wood-boring beetle in the family Buprestidae. The species is known from North America, with records from Texas. It develops in living or partially living branches of its host plant, with adults emerging through distinct exit holes. The species has been reared from collected host material rather than observed as free-living adults.