Psylla buxi

The psyllid causes cabbage-like leaf clusters, known as galls at the tips of box shoots. The leaves are slightly thicker and strongly concave, and in the summer conceal many pale green nymphs, which are coated with white wax.

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Sales UnitEach
OriginUSA (MD)
Common NamesBoxwood Psyllid, Box Sucker
SynonymsChermes buxi
QualityA1-
Preservation OptionAlcohol

$8.00

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