Vibrational Communication in Psyllids

Avosani, Sabina; Mankin, Richard W.; Sullivan, T. E.; Polajnar, Jernej; Suckling, D. M.; Mazzoni, Valerio

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-97419-0_22

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“…Finally, new avenues of research with the pear psyllids may unlock new approaches for management. For example, use of synthesized acoustic cues to disrupt mating of pests is now being examined in crop systems (Mazzoni et al 2019, Avosani et al 2022), while research on the endosymbionts of phloem-feeding insects may one day allow us to manipulate these communities and cause death of targeted pests (Rupawate et al 2023). This synthesis has shown that the basic research needed to eventually implement either control strategy for the pear psyllids is well underway.…”

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“…7A). Taylor (1985) suggested that hind wings may also be involved, but this remains uncertain (Liao et al 2019, Avosani et al 2022).…”

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“…(A) Schematic of psyllid in dorsal view showing anal region of wings (blue shading) and regions of thoracic ridges (red shading) thought to be involved in producing vibratory signals (Taylor 1985, Eben et al 2015, Liao et al 2019, Avosani et al 2022). (B) Oscillogram of the C. pyri male–female duet (S. Civolani, unpublished data; see also Eben et al 2015).…”

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Diversity, biology, and management of the pear psyllids: a global look

Civolani,

Soroker,

Cooper

et al. 2023

Annals of the Entomological Society of America

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The pear psyllids (Cacopsylla Ossiannilsson; Hemiptera: Psylloidea: Psyllidae) are a taxonomically difficult group of at least 24 species native to the Palaearctic region. One or more species occur in most pear-growing regions, in some cases as invasive introductions. Existing reviews of this group are primarily of taxonomic focus with limited overviews of biology. The earliest biological studies of the pear psyllids centered on a core group of a few western European species. In part, this focus arose because diversity of the pear psyllids was poorly understood. As taxonomic understanding has advanced over the last 3 decades, research has expanded taxonomically. Increasing difficulties in controlling the pear psyllids additionally has contributed to growth in research. Here, we review a now-extensive literature on diversity, biology, and management of the pear psyllids. Three broad observations emerged from this synthesis. First, large gaps in biological understanding of the pear psyllids persist for several geographic faunas, most notably for psyllids of the Eastern Palaearctic region. Second, taxonomic diversity is accompanied by biological diversity. Despite the commonality in host use among the pear psyllids, with each species being limited to development on Pyrus, striking differences exist among species in life cycles, wintering, and other biological traits. Third, many of the tools being used to manage pear psyllids today are in existence because of the long history of basic research which has targeted these pests. These tools include new insecticides of higher selectivity, various cultural and horticultural tactics, and practices that conserve natural enemies in orchards.

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“…7A). Taylor (1985) suggested that hind wings may also be involved, but this remains uncertain (Liao et al 2019, Avosani et al 2022).…”

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Diversity, biology, and management of the pear psyllids: a global look

Civolani,

Soroker,

Cooper

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Annals of the Entomological Society of America

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“…Generations of new psyllids are, therefore, mostly produced through sexual mating. Recent reviews of vibratory communication in psyllids indicate systematically wide employment of biotremology in mate finding, guarding, and disruption, as well as in same-sex communication (5,69). This may enable vibrational trapping for control of pest psyllids.…”

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The Hidden Secrets of Psylloidea: Biology, Behavior, Symbionts, and Ecology

Mauck,

Gebiola,

Percy

2024

Annu. Rev. Entomol.

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Psyllids constitute a diverse group of sap-feeding Sternorrhyncha that were relatively obscure until it was discovered that a handful of species transmit bacterial plant pathogens. Yet the superfamily Psylloidea is much richer than the sum of its crop-associated vectors, with over 4,000 described species exhibiting diverse life histories and host exploitation strategies. A growing body of research is uncovering fascinating insights into psyllid evolution, biology, behavior, and species interactions. This work has revealed commonalities and differences with better-studied Sternorrhyncha, as well as unique evolutionary patterns of lineage divergence and host use. We are also learning how psyllid evolution and foraging ecology underlie life history traits and the roles of psyllids in communities. At finer scales, we are untangling the web of symbionts across the psyllid family tree, linking symbiont and psyllid lineages, and revealing mechanisms underlying reciprocal exchange between symbiont and host. In this review, we synthesize and summarize key advances within these areas with a focus on free-living (nongalling) Psylloidea. Expected final online publication date for the Annual Review of Entomology, Volume 69 is January 2024. Please see http://www.annualreviews.org/page/journal/pubdates for revised estimates.

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Wing buzzing as a mechanism for generating vibrational signals in psyllids (Hemiptera: Psylloidea)

Polajnar,

Kvinikadze,

Harley

et al. 2024

Insect Science

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Psyllids, or jumping plant lice (Hemiptera: Sternorrhyncha: Psylloidea), are a group of small phytophagous insects that include some important pests of crops worldwide. Sexual communication of psyllids occurs via vibrations transmitted through host plants, which play an important role in mate recognition and localization. The signals are species‐specific and can be used to aid in psyllid taxonomy and pest control. Several hypotheses have been proposed for the mechanism that generates these vibrations, of which stridulation, that is, friction between parts of the forewing and thorax, has received the most attention. We have investigated vibrational communication in the European pear psyllid species Cacopsylla pyrisuga (Foerster, 1848) using laser vibrometry and high‐speed video recording, to directly observe the movements associated with signal production. We describe for the first time the basic characteristics of the signals and signal emission of this species. Based on observations and analysis of the video recordings using a point‐tracking algorithm, and their comparison with laser vibrometer recordings, we argue that males of C. pyrisuga produce the vibrations primarily by wing buzzing, that is, tremulation that does not involve friction between the wings and thorax. Comparing observed signal properties with previously published data, we predict that wing buzzing is the main mechanism of signal production in all vibrating psyllids.

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Vibrational Communication in Psyllids

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References 96 publications

Diversity, biology, and management of the pear psyllids: a global look

Diversity, biology, and management of the pear psyllids: a global look

The Hidden Secrets of Psylloidea: Biology, Behavior, Symbionts, and Ecology

Wing buzzing as a mechanism for generating vibrational signals in psyllids (Hemiptera: Psylloidea)

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