Harmful Effects of Red gum lerp psyllid

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Glycaspis brimblecombei

Red gum lerp psyllid poses risks to Eucalyptus trees by feeding on their sap, potentially causing severe defoliation and dieback. Large infestations can lead to honeydew secretion, fostering sooty mold growth, which impacts the trees' commercial value and industries like paper production and beekeeping.

What Type of Pest Is Red gum lerp psyllid?

Agricultural Pests

Damage Stage

Adults, Nymphs

Host Plants

Eucalyptus

Host Plants Organs

Leaves

Damage Ways

Sucking Plant Fluids

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

Both nymphs and adults of red gum lerp psyllid feed on Eucalyptus leaves, sucking out sap and weakening the trees. In small numbers, they cause little visible damage, but large populations can lead to severe defoliation, dieback, and honeydew secretion which promotes sooty mold. This not only reduces the aesthetic and commercial value of trees but can also impact industries relying on Eucalyptus, including paper production and beekeeping.

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