Cottony Ash Psyllid

Cottony Ash Psyllid - Psyllopsis discrepans

Description

Length 3-4mm. Very similar to P. fraxini but with less intense wing markings. It causes marginal leaf-fold galls on ash leaves, which are pale with reddish/violet marking; the galls cannot be distinguished from others in the Psyllopsis fraxini species aggregate.  The nymphs inside the galls are pale green with black markings and white wax. 

Similar Species

Other Psyllopsis species.

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo is required showing the diagnostic features.

Habitat

Feeds on Ash.

When to see it

June to October.

UK Status

Rarely recorded but probably widespread.

VC55 Status

Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

MAP KEY:

Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2025+ | 2020-2024 | pre-2020

UK Map

Additional images

No additional images available for this species.

All NatureSpot records