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Gum lerp (psyllid)
Glycaspis brimblecombei
-37.7974, 145.281
Field Notes
Description:
This small winged (adult) 'jumping plant lice' has recently emerged from its sugary lerp (cover). The lerps are commonly seen, and are a useful food source for birds and other arthropods. The winged adults are seldom noticed.
Habitat:
Roadside planted eucalyptus.
Notes:
Sometimes very prolific and even problematic for park trees and forestry.
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/16459288
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Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedSeptember 2, 2013
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