Protyora sterculiae

1 Kurrajong star psyllid at Acton, ACT

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Protyora sterculiae 1 Apr 2019 KimPullen
Unverified 1 Apr 2019 TimL

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A follow up to sighting 4204726. Ordered chaos. The images show eggs, nymphs and adults. The insects are generally lined up with either the main leaf vein or other veins, feeding from them and producing sugary secretions. The nymphs sway from side to side when feeling threatened.

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  • Brachychiton populneus STERCULIACEAE. C659142. May 06. ANBG Section 14. Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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