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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.
The word is derived from the Australian Aboriginal language Wemba_Wemba.[1]
External links[edit]
- University of California Integrated Pest Management
- University of California Center for Biological Control
- Lerp Psyllid resources provided by Pacific Coast Arborists and Consultants
References[edit]
- "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
- ^ Australian Aboriginal Words in English, Melbourne: Oxford University Press, 1990, p.103
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