Trioza urticae - Nettle Psyllid

Roscadghill Parc Wildlife

Nettle Psyllid
Trioza urticae
- nymph on Nettle leaf 1

Nettle Psyllid
Trioza urticae
- nymph on Nettle leaf 2

Nettle Psyllid
Trioza urticae
- nymph on Nettle leaf 3

Nettle Psyllid
Trioza urticae
- nymph on Nettle leaf 4

Nettle Psyllid
Trioza urticae
- nymph on Nettle leaf 5

Species found here quite early in the year, in February, and as nymphs. The nymphs were found on both sides of the persisting leaves of last seasons growth of Urtica dioica, the Stinging Nettle. 18.02.13. SW4594030947.

All photographs on this page were taken at Roscadghill Parc and are © David Fenwick.

Roscadghill Parc is a small housing estate situated in Heamoor, Penzance, Cornwall.