Mitrapsylla rupestris sp. nov., a psyllid (Hemiptera, Psylloidea) associated with Poiretia bahiana (Fabaceae) endemic to the Espinhaço mountain range (Brazil, Bahía)

Mitrapsylla rupestris sp. nov. , associated with Poiretia bahiana C. Mueller (Fabaceae, Faboideae, Dalbergieae), is described, diagnosed and illustrated. The new species is morphologically similar to M. aeschynomenis , M. aurantia , M. cubana and M. didyma from which it differs in details of the ter...

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Published in:Alpine entomology 2021-09, Vol.5, p.69-75
Main Authors: Burckhardt, Daniel, Queiroz, Dalva L.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Mitrapsylla rupestris sp. nov. , associated with Poiretia bahiana C. Mueller (Fabaceae, Faboideae, Dalbergieae), is described, diagnosed and illustrated. The new species is morphologically similar to M. aeschynomenis , M. aurantia , M. cubana and M. didyma from which it differs in details of the terminalia and the host plant. Poiretia constitutes a previously unknown psyllid host. As its host, Mitrapsylla rupestris sp. nov. is probably endemic to rock habitats of the Espinhaço Range in eastern Brazil. These rock habitats display a high species diversity but are seriously threatened by human activities. More research on these habitats is urgently needed to design efficient conservation strategies.
ISSN:2535-0889
2535-0889
DOI:10.3897/alpento.5.70640