Hemiptera

Psylloidea

Jumping Plant Lice

The Psylloidea are all tiny insects, rarely more than 3mm long, which have a characteristic resting posture, overall shape and forewing venation. Some species are responsible for gall formation on their host trees.

Psyllopsis fraxini - Cheshire, England - July 2009

Psyllopsis fraxini (above) is common on Ash trees throughout the UK.