Psyllid Lerps on gum tree leaf

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These intricate lerps are protection for the psyllid living underneath. Severe infestations can defoliate eucalyptus trees.

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Size: 5405px × 3520px
Location: Wimmera, Victoria, Australia
Photo credit: © Denis Crawford / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: agriculture, australia, basket, cardiaspina, defoliate, gardening, horticulture, insect, leaf, lerp, macro, nature, pest, psyllid, psyllidae