Sternorrhyncha
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Matsucoccidae
pine bast scales, pine needle scales
Matsucoccidae is a family of scale insects (Hemiptera) comprising over 40 described species in at least 2 genera. The family was historically classified within Margarodidae but was elevated to family status based on distinct morphological and biological characteristics. Members are specialized feeders on conifers in the genus Pinus, with several species serving as economically significant forest pests. The family exhibits complex life cycles involving winged males and sessile females, and produces sex pheromones that function as kairomones attracting diverse predatory insects.
Microparsus olivei
Microparsus olivei is a species of aphid in the family Aphididae, described by Smith & Tuatay in 1960. It belongs to the tribe Macrosiphini, a group of aphids characterized by long antennae and siphunculi. The genus Microparsus contains species associated with various host plants, though specific ecological details for M. olivei remain poorly documented. The species is recognized in taxonomic databases including GBIF and iNaturalist, though observations are extremely limited.
Microparsus variabilis
Desmodium Aphid
Microparsus variabilis is a species of aphid in the family Aphididae, first described by Patch in 1909. It is commonly known as the Desmodium Aphid, reflecting its association with plants in the genus Desmodium. As a member of the Sternorrhyncha suborder, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts adapted for feeding on plant phloem. The species belongs to the genus Microparsus, which is classified within the tribe Macrosiphini.
Microsiphoniella
Microsiphoniella is a genus of aphids within the family Aphididae, tribe Macrosiphini. Established by Hille Ris Lambers in 1947, it comprises small, sap-sucking insects that feed on vascular plants. The genus is poorly documented in public sources, with no observations recorded in major biodiversity platforms. As a member of the Macrosiphini, it likely shares the tribe's characteristic of having relatively long siphunculi compared to other aphid groups.
Milviscutulus mangiferae
Mango Shield Scale
Milviscutulus mangiferae is a soft scale insect (family Coccidae) commonly known as the mango shield scale. It is a significant pest of mango (Mangifera indica) throughout tropical and subtropical regions. The species exhibits kin-biased dispersal behavior and shows variable population dynamics across different mango varieties. First recorded in Australia in 2007, it has a broad global distribution across mango-growing regions.
Myzocallidina
Myzocallidina is a subtribe of aphids within the family Aphididae, established by Börner in 1942. It is currently treated as a synonym in modern taxonomic databases. The subtribe belongs to the tribe Myzocallidini in the subfamily Calaphidinae, a group of aphids primarily associated with woody host plants. The subtribe classification reflects historical attempts to organize the diverse aphid fauna based on morphological and biological characteristics.
Myzocallis atropunctata
Myzocallis atropunctata is a species of aphid in the family Aphididae, described by Quednau in 1997. It belongs to the genus Myzocallis, which comprises small, often brightly colored aphids associated with trees and shrubs. Species in this genus are typically found on Fagaceae hosts, particularly oaks (Quercus spp.). The specific epithet 'atropunctata' refers to dark punctate markings. As a member of the Calaphidinae subfamily, it shares characteristics with other oak-feeding aphids including specialized mouthparts for phloem feeding and complex life cycles often involving host alternation or anholocyclic development on evergreen oaks.
Myzocallis castaneae
Chestnut Gay Louse
Myzocallis castaneae is an aphid species in the family Aphididae, commonly known as the Chestnut Gay Louse. It is a specialist feeder on Castanea species, including American chestnut (Castanea dentata) and related chestnut trees. The species was first described by Fitch in 1856. Like other aphids, it feeds by piercing plant tissue and extracting phloem sap.
Myzocallis meridionalis
Hamburger oak aphid
Myzocallis meridionalis is a species of aphid in the family Aphididae, first described by Granovsky in 1939. The species has been reclassified under the genus Lineomyzocallis in some taxonomic treatments, though it remains listed under Myzocallis in other sources. Commonly known as the Hamburger oak aphid, it is associated with oak trees (Quercus species). The species has been documented through 33 research-grade observations on iNaturalist as of the available data.
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.
Neophyllura arbuticola
Arizona Madrone Psyllid
Neophyllura arbuticola is a psyllid species in the family Liviidae, first described by Crawford in 1914. The species is associated with madrone (Arbutus) host plants, as indicated by its specific epithet. It is known from limited observations in Arizona. The genus Neophyllura comprises psyllids that feed on various host plants, though species-level biological details remain poorly documented for many members.
Neophyllura pruinosa
Neophyllura pruinosa is a species of jumping plant louse (psyllid) in the family Liviidae, first described by Martin in 1931. As a member of the Hemiptera order, it is a sap-feeding insect that likely specializes on particular host plants. The genus Neophyllura is part of a group of psyllids associated with various plant families, though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented in available literature. The species has been recorded in California, USA based on distribution data.
Neoprociphilus
Neoprociphilus is a genus of aphids in the family Aphididae, subfamily Pemphiginae. The genus was established by Patch in 1912. The best-known species, Neoprociphilus aceris, has been studied for its life history and morphology. Members of this genus are associated with maple trees (Acer).
Neosteingelia texana
Giant Pecan Scale
Neosteingelia texana, commonly known as the Giant Pecan Scale, is a species of scale insect in the family Margarodidae. It is a member of the order Hemiptera, placing it among the true bugs with piercing-sucking mouthparts. The species was described by Morrison in 1927 and is native to North America, with records from the United States and Middle America. Scale insects in this family are typically sessile as adults, with reduced mobility and specialized adaptations for feeding on plant vascular tissues.
Neotriozella
Neotriozella is a genus of psyllids (family Triozidae) established by Crawford in 1911. These small sap-feeding insects belong to the hemipteran superfamily Psylloidea, commonly known as jumping plant lice. Members of this genus are poorly documented in contemporary literature, with limited species-level information available. The genus is distinguished from related triozid genera primarily by genitalic and wing venation characters used in psyllid taxonomy.
Nipponorthezia obscura
Nipponorthezia obscura is a scale insect in the family Ortheziidae, first described by Morrison in 1952. It belongs to a genus endemic to eastern Asia, despite its specific epithet suggesting otherwise. The species has been recorded from Central and North America based on distribution data, though detailed biological information remains sparse. As a member of Ortheziidae, it shares family characteristics of being ground-dwelling or bark-inhabiting scale insects with a protective waxy covering.
Oestlundiella flava
Oestlundiella flava is a species of aphid in the family Aphididae, first described by Davidson in 1912. It belongs to the subfamily Calaphidinae and tribe Calaphidini. As with other aphids, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts adapted for feeding on plant sap. The specific epithet 'flava' (Latin for yellow) likely refers to its coloration. Available records indicate it is a rarely documented species with limited observational data.
Pachyneuron
Pachyneuron is a cosmopolitan genus of parasitoid wasps in the family Pteromalidae, comprising approximately 60 valid species. Species are primarily hyperparasitoids of Sternorrhyncha (aphids, coccids, and psyllids), attacking the primary parasitoids of these herbivores. Some species also hyperparasitize predatory insects such as ladybird beetles (Coccinellidae) and lacewings (Chrysopidae) via their parasitoids. Certain species, including P. aphidis and P. albutius, have been documented as direct parasitoids of dipteran larvae or pupae. The genus has been studied in the context of biological control, where hyperparasitism may interfere with pest management programs.
Pachypsylla
hackberry gall psyllids, hackberry psyllids
Pachypsylla is a genus of North American psyllids (jumping plant lice) in the family Aphalaridae. All known species are specialized gall-formers on hackberry trees (Celtis spp.), with each species producing a distinct gall type on leaves or petioles. The genus is notable for its intimate association with the bacterial endosymbiont Carsonella ruddii, which has the smallest known cellular genome of any bacterium. Adults are tiny (3.5–4.5 mm), resembling miniature cicadas, and overwinter in concealed locations before emerging to lay eggs on new hackberry growth in spring.
Pachypsylla celtidisasterisca
Hackberry Star Gall Psyllid
Pachypsylla celtidisasterisca is a species of hackberry psyllid native to North America, known for inducing distinctive star-shaped galls on hackberry leaves. Adults emerge in fall and seek shelter to overwinter, becoming a nuisance when they aggregate on building exteriors. The species is one of approximately seven Pachypsylla species associated with hackberry, each producing characteristic gall morphologies that serve as the primary identification cue.
Pachypsylla celtidisgemma
Hackberry Gemma Psyllid
Pachypsylla celtidisgemma is a hackberry psyllid species that induces distinct galls on hackberry trees (Celtis spp.). Adults are small, cicada-like insects measuring 3.5–4.5 mm, with piercing-sucking mouthparts. The species produces "gemma galls"—irregular, wart-like growths on hackberry leaves that house developing nymphs. Like other hackberry psyllids, it has a single generation per year and overwinters as adults in concealed locations.
Pachypsylla celtidisinteneris
Hackberry Blister Gall Psyllid
A tiny psyllid species that induces blister galls on hackberry leaves. Adults overwinter in concealed locations and emerge in fall, sometimes becoming nuisance pests when they congregate on building exteriors. The species is one of approximately seven hackberry psyllid species in North America, each producing distinct gall morphologies.
Pachypsylla celtidisumbilicus
Hackberry Disc Gall Psyllid
Pachypsylla celtidisumbilicus is a species of hackberry psyllid that produces distinctive disc-shaped galls on hackberry leaves (Celtis spp.). Adults emerge in fall and seek shelter to overwinter, often becoming household nuisances when they congregate on building exteriors. The species is one of at least seven Pachypsylla species associated with hackberry in North America, each producing a characteristic gall morphology.
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hackberry blistergall psyllid
Pachypsylla celtidisvesicula, commonly called the hackberry blistergall psyllid, is a species of aphalarid psyllid native to North America. The nymphs induce distinctive blister-like galls on the leaves of various hackberry species (Celtis spp.), within which they develop through five instars before emerging as adults. Adults strongly resemble the related hackberry nipplegall psyllid (Pachypsylla celtidismamma) but can be distinguished by the gall type their nymphs produce. Like other hackberry psyllids, adults overwinter in concealed locations and can become a temporary nuisance when they aggregate on building exteriors in fall.
Pachypsylla cohabitans
Pachypsylla cohabitans is a species of hackberry psyllid described in 2001. Like other members of the genus Pachypsylla, it induces galls on hackberry trees (Celtis species). The species name 'cohabitans' suggests an association with shared or communal gall structures, distinguishing it from other Pachypsylla species that typically form individual galls. It belongs to the family Aphalaridae, a group of sap-feeding insects commonly known as jumping plant lice.
Pachypsylla pallida
Hairy Bud Gall Psyllid
Pachypsylla pallida is a hackberry psyllid species in the family Aphalaridae, known for inducing distinctive galls on hackberry trees (Celtis spp.). It is one of at least seven species in the genus Pachypsylla that specialize on hackberry hosts. The species produces hairy bud galls, distinguishing it from congeners that create nipple galls or other gall morphologies. Like other psyllids, it has piercing-sucking mouthparts and undergoes incomplete metamorphosis with five nymphal instars developing within the protective gall structure.
Pachypsylla venusta
Hackberry Petiole Gall Psyllid
Pachypsylla venusta is a hackberry-associated psyllid that forms distinctive woody galls on hackberry leaf petioles. Adults are small (3.5-4.5 mm), resembling tiny cicadas with piercing-sucking mouthparts. The species maintains an obligate mutualism with Carsonella ruddii, a γ-Proteobacterium with the smallest known cellular genome (160 kb), housed within specialized 16-ploid bacteriocytes. While galls are visually conspicuous, they cause minimal harm to host trees.
Panaphidina
Panaphidina is a subtribe within the aphid tribe Panaphidini, family Aphididae. It was established by Oestlund in 1923 and is currently treated as a synonym in modern taxonomic databases. The subtribe encompasses certain aphid genera historically grouped together based on morphological similarities. Members belong to the subfamily Calaphidinae, a diverse group of aphids found primarily in the Northern Hemisphere.
Pemphigini
Pemphigini is a tribe of gall-forming aphids within the subfamily Pemphiginae. The tribe comprises two subtribes: Prociphilina, which typically induces pseudo-galls on leaves, and Pemphigina, which forms both pseudo-galls and true galls at various locations on host plants including leaf-petiole joints, petiole midpoints, and branches. Molecular phylogenetic studies indicate that Pemphigina is monophyletic, though the monophyly of Pemphigini as a whole is not supported. Gall morphology in this group appears to have evolved from open pseudo-galls to closed galls, with progressive relocation to more protected positions on the host plant.
Pemphigus knowltoni
Pemphigus knowltoni is a species of aphid in the family Aphididae, described by Stroyan in 1970. It belongs to the genus Pemphigus, a group of aphids commonly known as gall aphids or poplar gall aphids due to their habit of inducing gall formation on host plants. The species is part of the subfamily Pemphiginae, which contains many species with complex life cycles involving host alternation between primary woody hosts (typically poplars in the genus Populus) and secondary herbaceous hosts. Very little specific information about P. knowltoni has been published in the accessible literature.
Pexopsylla cercocarpi
Pexopsylla cercocarpi is a species of jumping plant louse (family Psyllidae) described by Jensen in 1957. The specific epithet "cercocarpi" indicates an association with Cercocarpus (mountain mahogany), a genus of flowering plants in the family Rosaceae. Like other psyllids, this species is likely a phloem-feeding specialist on its host plant. The genus Pexopsylla is part of the diverse psyllid fauna of western North America.
Phenacoccus
mealybug
Phenacoccus is a genus of mealybugs (family Pseudococcidae) containing at least 180 described species. Species in this genus are economically significant agricultural pests, with several species causing major damage to crops including cassava, cotton, and various ornamentals. The genus includes notable invasive species such as Phenacoccus manihoti (cassava mealybug), P. solenopsis (cotton mealybug), and P. madeirensis (Madeira mealybug). These insects are characterized by their soft bodies covered with white, powdery wax secretions. Several species have been targets of successful biological control programs, most famously the cassava mealybug control program in Africa that averted a major food crisis.
Phenacoccus aceris
apple mealybug, maple mealybug
Phenacoccus aceris, commonly known as the apple mealybug or maple mealybug, is a widespread polyphagous mealybug species in the family Pseudococcidae. Native to Europe, it has become established across the Holarctic region including North America and Asia. The species is a significant agricultural and horticultural pest, feeding on phloem sap of numerous host plants including apple, maple, grapevine, ash, and prickly ash. Recent molecular and morphological studies have revealed that P. aceris represents a species complex containing multiple cryptic species, with taxonomic confusion arising from co-occurring putative species that cannot be reliably separated by host-plant associations alone. The species is also an important vector of grapevine viruses, transmitting six ampeloviruses and two vitiviruses.
Phoenicococcus
red date scale
Phoenicococcus is a genus of scale insects in the family Phoenicococcidae. The genus contains P. marlatti, commonly known as the red date scale, which is a significant pest of cultivated date palms (Phoenix dactylifera). Species in this genus are phloem-feeding insects that infest palm hosts. The genus is distinguished by its specialized association with palms and its morphological features typical of the family Phoenicococcidae.
Phylloxera
phylloxeras
Phylloxera is a genus of tiny, soft-bodied, sap-sucking insects in the family Phylloxeridae, closely related to aphids. The genus includes economically significant agricultural pests, most notably the grape phylloxera (Daktulosphaira vitifoliae), which devastated European vineyards in the late 19th century and remains a major threat to viticulture worldwide. Phylloxera species induce characteristic galls on host plants through chemical secretions that manipulate plant tissue development. The genus exhibits complex life cycles involving multiple morphological forms, including winged and wingless parthenogenetic generations and a brief sexual generation.
Phylloxera bispinae
Phylloxera bispinae is a gall-forming insect in the family Phylloxeridae, closely related to aphids. Like other phylloxerans, it induces abnormal plant growths (galls) on host plants through chemical secretions that manipulate plant tissue development. The species overwinters as eggs and has a complex life cycle involving multiple generations and winged dispersal forms. Specific host associations and detailed biology for this species remain poorly documented compared to economically important relatives such as the grape phylloxera (Daktulosphaira vitifoliae) and pecan phylloxera species.
Phylloxera caryaeavellana
hickory phylloxeran, hickory phylloxera
Phylloxera caryaeavellana is a small, gall-forming insect in the family Phylloxeridae that infests hickory trees (Carya species). The species causes distinctive swollen, globular galls to form on leaves, petioles, and leaf veins during spring growth. It is closely related to aphids and shares their piercing-sucking mouthpart morphology. The insect has a complex life cycle involving multiple generations and winged dispersal forms. Unlike the economically devastating grape phylloxera (Daktulosphaira vitifoliae), this species is primarily a curiosity rather than a significant agricultural pest, causing minimal lasting damage to healthy host trees.
Phylloxera caryaefallax
pecan leaf phylloxera
Phylloxera caryaefallax, commonly known as the pecan leaf phylloxera, is a small, soft-bodied, gall-forming insect closely related to aphids. It is a significant pest of pecan trees (Carya illinoinensis), causing distinctive galls to form exclusively on leaf tissue. Unlike the related pecan phylloxera (Phylloxera devastatrix), which attacks shoots and nuts and causes more severe economic damage, this species is generally less destructive though heavy infestations can cause defoliation. The insect has a complex life cycle involving multiple generations per season and overwinters as eggs protected within the bodies of deceased females.
Phylloxera caryaeglobuli
hickory phylloxeran, hickory phylloxera
Phylloxera caryaeglobuli is a small, soft-bodied, gall-forming insect closely related to aphids. It induces distinctive globular galls on hickory leaves and petioles, particularly on mockernut hickory. The species has a complex life cycle involving parthenogenetic reproduction within galls and winged dispersal stages. It overwinters as eggs deposited on bark or near old galls.
Phylloxera caryaeren
pecan phylloxera, pecan stem phylloxera
Phylloxera caryaeren is a small, soft-bodied, gall-forming insect closely related to aphids that attacks pecan trees (Carya illinoinensis). It is considered the most damaging phylloxera species on pecans because it attacks shoots and developing nuts, unlike the pecan leaf phylloxera which only affects foliage. Heavy infestations can reduce current-year yield, impair tree vitality, and reduce production in subsequent years. The insect is sedentary and cannot fly long distances, so infestations spread slowly from tree to tree.
Phylloxera caryaescissa
pecan leaf phylloxera, hickory phylloxeran
Phylloxera caryaescissa is a tiny, soft-bodied insect closely related to aphids that forms galls on hickory and pecan leaves. The species survives winter as eggs in bark crevices, with nymphs emerging during spring bud break to feed on new growth. Unlike the more destructive pecan phylloxera (Phylloxera devastatrix), this species attacks leaf tissue only and does not damage shoots or nuts. Extensive infestations may cause some defoliation but typically do not significantly reduce yield.
Phylloxera chippokesiensis
Phylloxera chippokesiensis is a gall-forming insect in the family Phylloxeridae, closely related to aphids. Like other phylloxerans, it induces abnormal plant growths (galls) on host tissues through chemical secretions that redirect plant development. The species is named for Chippokes Plantation in Virginia, indicating an association with specific geographic or host plant contexts. As with congeners, it likely has a complex life cycle involving parthenogenetic reproduction within galls and seasonal transitions between winged and wingless forms.
Phylloxera conica
hickory phylloxeran, hickory phylloxera
Phylloxera conica is a gall-forming insect closely related to aphids that induces distinctive globular galls on hickory leaves and petioles. The insect overwinters as eggs on bark or near old galls, with nymphs emerging during bud break to feed on new growth. Their feeding stimulates abnormal plant cell development, creating hollow galls that provide shelter and food. The species has a complex life cycle involving multiple generations, with winged forms eventually dispersing to lay overwintering eggs. Heavy infestations can reduce tree vigor and nut production in hickory trees.
Phylloxera crypta
Phylloxera crypta is a gall-forming insect closely related to aphids, known to induce distinctive galls on hickory trees (Carya species). Like other phylloxerans, this species manipulates plant tissue development through chemical secretions during feeding, creating protective structures that house developing nymphs. The species exhibits a complex life cycle involving multiple generations and both sexual and parthenogenetic reproduction phases.
Phylloxera deplanata
pecan leaf phylloxera, pecan phylloxera
Phylloxera deplanata is a tiny, soft-bodied insect in the family Phylloxeridae, closely related to aphids. It is a significant pest of pecan trees (Carya illinoinensis), causing the formation of galls on leaves, shoots, and nuts. The species overwinters as eggs in bark crevices and emerges in spring to feed on new growth, inducing abnormal plant tissue development. Unlike the pecan leaf phylloxera (which forms galls on leaves only), this species attacks shoots and nuts, making it more economically damaging. Heavy infestations can reduce yield, impair tree vitality, and diminish subsequent production.
Phylloxera flavoconica
Phylloxera flavoconica is a species of phylloxeran, a tiny sap-sucking insect in the family Phylloxeridae. Phylloxerans are closely related to aphids and are known for inducing gall formation on host plants. The genus Phylloxera includes species that are significant agricultural pests, most notably the grape phylloxera (Daktulosphaira vitifoliae), though the specific impacts of P. flavoconica are not well documented in available sources.
Phylloxera georgiana
Phylloxera georgiana is a gall-forming insect in the family Phylloxeridae, closely related to aphids. Like other phylloxerans, this species induces abnormal plant growths (galls) on its host plant through chemical secretions that manipulate plant development. The species was described by Pergande in 1904. Very few specific details about its biology, host associations, or distribution have been documented in the available literature.
Phylloxera glabra
Phylloxera glabra is a species of phylloxeran, a group of small, soft-bodied insects closely related to aphids within the family Phylloxeridae. Like other phylloxerans, this species induces gall formation on host plants through chemical secretions that manipulate plant tissue development. The species was described by von Heyden in 1837 and has been recorded from parts of Europe including Belgium, Denmark, and Norway. Phylloxerans exhibit complex life cycles involving multiple generations and both sexual and parthenogenetic reproduction.
Phylloxera intermedia
Phylloxera intermedia is a species of phylloxeran, a group of tiny, soft-bodied insects closely related to aphids. Like other phylloxerans, it induces gall formation on host plants through chemical secretions that manipulate plant tissue development. The species was described by Pergande in 1904. Specific details about its host associations and biology are limited in available literature, though phylloxerans generally have complex life cycles involving both sexual and parthenogenetic generations.
Phylloxera myristica
Phylloxera myristica is a gall-forming insect in the family Phylloxeridae, closely related to aphids. Like other phylloxerans, this species induces abnormal plant growths (galls) on host plants through chemical secretions that manipulate plant development. The insect develops within these protective structures, which provide both shelter and nutrition. Specific host associations and detailed biology for this species remain poorly documented in available literature.