Wednesday, December 13, 2006 - 9:25 AM
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Why do psyllids sing?

Diana Percy, dmpercy@yahoo.co.uk, UBC Botanical Garden and Centre for Plant Research, 6804 Southwest Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Acoustic communication is important in many insect groups. This overview covers the mechanisms and diversity of acoustic behavior found in psyllids. Several recent studies reveal a greater diversity of sounds than may have been expected from a simple stridulatory sound making system. The potential role of acoustics in psyllid mating and speciation is illustrated with data from allopatric versus sympatric groups and morphologically cryptic species.


Species 1: Hemiptera Psyllidae

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