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Eupteryx melissae
sage leafhopper, banded sage hopper
Eupteryx melissae is a small leafhopper in the subfamily Typhlocybinae, commonly found on sage plants (Salvia spp.). It is native to Europe and has been introduced to other regions including North America. The species is a phloem-feeding insect that uses piercing-sucking mouthparts to extract plant sap.
Macrosiphoniella ludovicianae
White Sage Aphid
Macrosiphoniella ludovicianae, known as the White Sage Aphid, is a specialist aphid species in the family Aphididae. It is documented from a limited number of observations and appears to be associated with white sage (Salvia apiana) and related Salvia species. The species was described by Oestlund in 1886.
Phrydiuchus
Phrydiuchus is a genus of true weevils (Curculionidae) comprising at least two described species: P. tau and P. topiarius. Species in this genus are specialized herbivores associated with Salvia species (Lamiaceae), with documented use as biological control agents against invasive sage weeds. The genus is characterized by small, dark-colored weevils with distinctive dorsal markings.