Gum Clamshell Lerp - Spondyliaspis plicatuloides

Spondyliaspis plicatuloides is species of Jumping plant lice, Lerp insects in family Psyllidae. Members of this family are sap-sucker and highly host specific. Adult psylloids resemble tiny cicadas. They are from 1 to 10mm in body length. They have two pairs of membranous wings held roof-like over the body. Their long antenna is 7-10 segmented. Their legs are modified for jumping. They insert their stylets, or mouthparts, into the plant and begin feeding and constructing a lerp, the protection cover... more