Calophya latiforceps, a new species of jumping plant lice (Hemiptera: Calophyidae) associated with schinus terebinthifolius (Anacardiaceae) in Brazil

Authors

D. Burckhardt, Naturhistoriches Museum
J. P. Cuda, University of Florida
V. Manrique, University of Florida
R. Diaz, University of Florida
W. A. Overholt, University of Florida
D. A. Williams, Texas Christian University
L. R. Christ, The Ohio State University
M. D. Vitorino, Universidade Regional de Blumenau

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

9-1-2011

Abstract

Brazilian peppertree, Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi, is a perennial woody plant native to Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay that is recognized as one of the most invasive weeds in Florida. A new species of leaflet galling psyllid was discovered attacking Brazilian peppertree in Bahia, Brazil in March 2010. In this paper, a formal morphological description of the new psyllid Calophya latiforceps sp. nov. (Hemiptera: Calophyidae) is presented along with molecular evidence confirming new species designation. This previously unknown natural enemy may have potential as a biological control agent for the Brazilian peppertree. Copyright © 2011 BioOne All rights reserved.

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

Florida Entomologist

First Page

489

Last Page

499

Recommended Citation

Burckhardt, D., Cuda, J., Manrique, V., Diaz, R., Overholt, W., Williams, D., Christ, L., & Vitorino, M. (2011). Calophya latiforceps, a new species of jumping plant lice (Hemiptera: Calophyidae) associated with schinus terebinthifolius (Anacardiaceae) in Brazil. Florida Entomologist, 94 (3), 489-499. https://doi.org/10.1653/024.094.0313