The Red Gum Lerp Psyllid in California
Pre-existing Natural Enemies of the Red Gum Lerp Psyllid already present in California
We have observed these general insect predators feeding on the psyllid:
Asian Lady Beetle - Harmonia axyridis (picture here) [press back arrow on browser to return here]
Minute Pirate Bug - Anthocoris nemoralis (probably) (picture here) [press back arrow on browser to return here]
Two-spotted lady beetle larva - Adalia bipunctata (picture here) [press back arrow on browser to return here]
Convergent lady beetle larvae - Hippodamia convergens (picture here) [press back arrow on browser to return here]
Chilocorus bipustulatus
Coccinella californica
Chrysopidae
Hermerobiidae
Spiders
We have also observed several bird species, including the chestnut-backed chickadee (Poecile rufescens,
picture here) and bushtit (Psaltriparus minimus, picture here), feeding on infested trees.
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