Baeopelma foersteri
Baeopelma foersteri
Alternative names
Psylla foersteri
Description
A large green psyllid associated with Alder, length c.4 mm. It has short roudned genal cones and the females have very long orange-brown terminalia. The forewings are yellowish, and have pale veins.
Similar Species
Psylla alni is also associated with Alder but is larger and the forewings have dark veins
Identification difficulty
host 
Recording advice
Close up photographs to show wing veins required. Note host plant
Habitat
On Alder.
When to see it
Adult: June to September.
UK Status
Locally common (ref.: British Bugs website; link below)
VC55 Status
Rarely recorded
Further Information
Graham Calow
Broughton Astley, B581 Broughton Way
03 June 2022
on alder
Graham Calow
Broughton Astley, B581 Broughton Way
03 June 2022
on Alder
Graham Calow
Broughton Astley, B581 Broughton Way
03 June 2022
on Alder
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