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Red lerps (Austrochardia acaciae) on Acacia aneura, Central Australia
In biology, a lerp is a structure of crystallized honeydew produced by larvae of psyllid bugs as a protective cover. These animals are commonly referred to as lerp insects.
External links
- University of California Integrated Pest Management
- University of California Center for Biological Control
- Lerp Psyllid resources provided by Pacific Coast Arborists and Consultants
References
- "New Agricultural Pest for Southern California Redgum Lerp Psyllid", California Plant Pest and Disease Report, Department of Food and Agriculture, Division of Plant Industry, 1998, vols 17 to 20, p 6 Google Books