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Gum lerp

Glycaspis brimblecombei

Photo by MartinL
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Field Notes

Description:

A small bug nymph hiding under its sugary lerp shell.

Notes:

These insects suck plant. They are an important forestry pest and a source of nutrition for birds.

Reference Links:

Eucalyptus Redgum Lerp Psyllid Management Guidelines--UC IPM

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
MartinL
Thanks Argy Bee. They look like two eyes on the top. I wonder if they are decoys?

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PublishedMay 6, 2013

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