Lerp (biology)

For other uses, see Lerp (disambiguation).

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