Taxonomy of Calophya (Hemiptera: Calophyidae) species associated with Schinus terebinthifolia (Anacardiaceae)

Authors

  • Daniel Burckhardt Naturhistorisches Museum Augustinergasse 2 CH-4001 Basel Switzerland http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8368-5268
  • James P. Cuda Department of Entomology and Nematology University of Florida Gainesville, FL, 32611
  • Rodrigo Diaz Louisiana State University Department of Entomology Baton Rouge, LA, 70803
  • William Overholt University of Florida Indian River Research and Education Center Fort Pierce, FL 34981
  • Patricia Prade University of Florida Indian River Research and Education Center Fort Pierce, FL, 34945
  • Dalva Luiz de Queiroz Embrapa Florestas Estrada da Ribeira, Km 111 Colombo, Paraná, 83411-000
  • Marcelo D. Vitorino Regional University of Blumenau Forestry Department Blumenau, Santa Catarina, 89030-000
  • Gregory S. Wheeler USDA/ARS Ft Lauderdale, FL, 33314

Keywords:

biological control, immatures, new species, pit galls, Psylloidea

Abstract

 

Brazilian peppertree, Schinus terebinthifolia Raddi (Anacardaceae), native to Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay, is one of the most invasive weeds in Florida. In its native range, at least 4 psyllid species of the genus Calophya (Hemiptera: Calophyidae) are associated with it. All 4 species are monophagous and constitute a likely monophyletic group that induce pit galls, usually on the upper leaf surface. Here we revise the taxonomy of these species, 2 of which are described as new, viz. C. lutea sp. nov. and C. praestigiator sp. nov. Morphological differences between the 4 species are detailed and relevant structures are figured. Keys for adults and the fifth instars are provided for the identification of the 8 species known to induce pit galls on Schinus species.

 

Resumo

Aroeira ou pimenta rosa, Schinus terebinthifolia Raddi (Anacardaceae), planta nativa da Argentina, Brasil, Paraguai e Uruguai é uma das plantas daninhas mais invasivas na Flórida. Em sua região de origem, pelo menos 4 espécies de psilídeos do gênero Calophya (Hemiptera: Calophyidae) estão associados a esta planta. Todas as quatro espécies são monófagas e provavelmente constituem um grupo monofilético que induzem galhas lenticulares abertas, usualmente na face superior da folha. Aqui a taxonomia das 4 espécies é revisada, 2 das quais são descritas como novas, C. lutea sp. nov. e C. praestigiator sp. nov. Diferenças morfológicas entre as 4 espécies são detalhadas e estruturas relevantes são ilustradas. Fornecemos chave para identificação de adultos e imaturos de quinto instar para as 8 espécies conhecidas como indutoras de galhas em espécies de Schinus.


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Published

2019-04-27

Issue

Vol. 101, No. 2 (June 2018)

Section

Research Papers

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