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Calophya schini is a psyllid common on Schinus molle with a wide distribution wherever this tree has been distributed as a garden ornamental.[2]

Distribution

C. schini is endemic to Central America but widespread further distribution including USA and New Zealand.[2][3]

Description

The adult, with wings folded, is 2mm long. Generally orange to pale yellow or green coloured, wings hyaline. Nymphs produce marked dimples on the leaves and in large numbers cause severe malformations.[3]

Gallery

  • Calophya schini, adults with scale
    Calophya schini, adults with scale
  • Calophya schini, adult female
    Calophya schini, adult female
  • Calophya schini, adult male
    Calophya schini, adult male
  • Calophya schini, female terminalia
    Calophya schini, female terminalia
  • Calophya schini, male terminalia
    Calophya schini, male terminalia
  • Calophya schini pit galls on Schinus molle
    Calophya schini pit galls on Schinus molle
  • Calophya schini larva in pit gall on Schinus molle
    Calophya schini larva in pit gall on Schinus molle
  • Presumed egg of Calophya schini in pit gall on Schinus molle
    Presumed egg of Calophya schini in pit gall on Schinus molle

References

  1. ^ Tuthill, L. D. (1959). "Los Psyllidae del Perù Central (Insecta: Homoptera)" (PDF). Revista Peruana de Entomologia Agricola. 2: 1–27.
  2. ^ a b "Calophya schini". Retrieved 14 January 2012.
  3. ^ a b "Calophya schini" (PDF). Retrieved 14 January 2012.[dead link]


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