Heather-feeding psyllids of the genus Strophingia (Homoptera)

Multivariate analysis of morphological characters suggests that the genus Strophingia comprises eight distinct species, namely ericae (Curtis) [the type-species], australis sp.n., fallax Log., cinereae Hod., proxima sp.n., hispanica Hod. & Hollis, harteni sp.n., and arborea Log. Each species is fully characterized and an identification key is provided. A tentative phylogeny of the groups is proposed. Among the newly described species, australis (host plant: Erica australis) occurs in Portugal, proxima (host plant: Erica arborea and possibly Calluna vulgaris) is found throughout the Iberian peninsula, while harteni (host plant: Erica azorica) is found on the Azores.