Pacific-madrone

Guides

• Neophyllura arbuti

  Pacific Madrone Psyllid

  Neophyllura arbuti is a psyllid species in the family Liviidae, commonly known as the Pacific Madrone Psyllid. It is associated with Pacific madrone (Arbutus menziesii), a broadleaf evergreen tree native to western North America. The species was originally described as Euphyllura arbuti by Schwarz in 1904 and later transferred to the genus Neophyllura. Records indicate occurrence in California, Oregon, and British Columbia.

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• Phyllonorycter arbutusella

  Phyllonorycter arbutusella is a micro-moth in the family Gracillariidae, described by Braun in 1908. The species is known from California and British Columbia. Larvae are leaf miners that feed on Arbutus menziesii (Pacific madrone). Adults have a wingspan of approximately 8 mm.

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