Lerp (biology)
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In biology
, a lerp is a structure of crystallized honeydew
produced by larva
e of psyllid insects as a protective cover.
Biology
Biology is a natural science concerned with the study of life and living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, distribution, and taxonomy. Biology is a vast subject containing many subdivisions, topics, and disciplines...
, a lerp is a structure of crystallized honeydew
Honeydew (secretion)
Honeydew is a sugar-rich sticky liquid, secreted by aphids and some scale insects as they feed on plant sap. When their mouthpart penetrates the phloem, the sugary, high-pressure liquid is forced out of the gut's terminal opening. Honeydew is particularly common as a secretion in the Hemipteran...
produced by larva
Larva
A larva is a distinct juvenile form many animals undergo before metamorphosis into adults. Animals with indirect development such as insects, amphibians, or cnidarians typically have a larval phase of their life cycle...
e of psyllid insects as a protective cover.
Host plants
Some of the host plants on which lerp is often found include:- Eucalyptus dumosa
- Eucalyptus terminalis (psyllid insect being Apiomorpha pomiformis)