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Pear Psylla

Cacopsylla pyri

Not Evaluated

About

A small winged psyllid that is the most important insect pest of European pear orchards. Nymphs produce copious honeydew that causes fruit russeting and sooty mold.

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Did You Know?

It can inject a toxin while feeding that causes a condition called psylla shock, which can kill young pear trees.