Glycaspis sp. (genus)

Unidentified sugary lerp at Higgins, ACT

Glycaspis sp. (genus) at Higgins, ACT - suppressed
Glycaspis sp. (genus) at Higgins, ACT - suppressed
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Identification history

Glycaspis sp. (genus) 26 Apr 2025 MichaelMulvaney
Glycaspis sp. (genus) 25 Sep 2024 CarbonAI
Glycaspis sp. (genus) 25 Sep 2024 pinnaCLE

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Around 100 sugary deposits, 'hairy', up to 5mm diameter. The insect in each is tiny, just a fraction of a millimetre across. Host is Eucalyptus polyanthemos.

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  • Eucalyptus polyanthemos Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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