Red Gum Lerp Psyllid
Glycaspis brimblecombei
This record describes Glycaspis brimblecombei (species). Recorded family: Aphalaridae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Sternorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Psylloidea
- Family
- Aphalaridae
- Subfamily
- Spondyliaspidinae
- Genus
- Glycaspis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
native to Australia, adventive in our area (CA, AZ, FL) and elsewhere (Mexico, South America, Hawaii, the Mediterranean)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: host plants: Eucalyptus spp.
Life History
Nymphs secrete a dome-shaped "lerp" made of honeydew and wax, under which they live and complete their development
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Glycaspis brimblecombei Moore 1964
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Glycaspis brimblecombei. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Hemiptera (true bugs) includes over 80,000 described species across cicadas, aphids, leafhoppers, shield bugs, and bed bugs. Aphids alone cost global agriculture an estimated $2.5 billion annually in crop losses.
Ecological role of the group
Many Hemiptera are essential food sources for birds and predatory insects. Cicadas provide massive nutrient pulses during emergence events - a single Brood X emergence can involve trillions of individuals across 15 states.
Economic and practical significance of the group
The brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys) caused $37 million in apple crop losses in a single year in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region. Bed bug infestations in the U.S. increased by 500% between 2001-2010, costing the hotel industry hundreds of millions annually.
Recorded sources for this group: USDA, EPA, University research. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Red Gum Lerp Psyllid (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Charley Eiseman; Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset , v belov , Harsi S. Parker , Chris Mallory
Frequently Asked Questions About Red Gum Lerp Psyllid
How big is Red Gum Lerp Psyllid?
4-5 mm head to wingtips
Where is Red Gum Lerp Psyllid found?
Range: native to Australia, adventive in our area (CA, AZ, FL) and elsewhere (Mexico, South America, Hawaii, the Mediterranean)
What does Red Gum Lerp Psyllid eat?
The diet of the Red Gum Lerp Psyllid includes host plants: Eucalyptus spp..
What is the life cycle of a Red Gum Lerp Psyllid?
Nymphs secrete a dome-shaped lerp made of honeydew and wax, under which they live and complete their development