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Clam lerp

Cardiaspina sp.

Photo by MartinL
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Field Notes

Description:

A clam lerp created by a psyllid bug.
I have lifted one lerp to expose the small hemiopteran bug inside.
These lerps are easily located by the typical discoloration they cause on the leaves.

Notes:

This other one is quite similar. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/9096359

Reference Links:

Forestry | Lerps Insects

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
MartinL
I think I should have called this a basket lerp or a lace lerp.. http://www.lifeunseen.com/index2_item_1258.php http://www.pir.sa.gov.au/forestry/forest_health/forest_health_fact_sheets/factSheets/lerps_insects
Mark Ridgway
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/21453130

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PublishedMarch 6, 2013

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