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Lerp(Red Gum Lerp Psyllid)

Glycaspis brimblecombei

Photo by HemaShah
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Field Notes

Description:

The leaves on the eucalyptus tree seemed to have an" infestation" of these
white structures.The ground under neath was strwn with these white scaly dome like structures.
In biology, a lerp is a structure of crystallized honeydew produced by larvae of psyllid insects as a protective cover. These insects are commonly referred to as lerp insects.

Habitat:

Eucalyptus tree.

Notes:

Identified by bug ID.net

Reference Links:

Lerp (biology)

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
HemaShah
Bernadette,this is what very likely is a" Lerp" Waiting for Martin to confirm it.

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The Bug Chicks Sofa Safari
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PublishedMay 15, 2013

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