Wattle 'Nymphs' !
The photographs below were published in 1921 in a book titled "Golden Wattle Our National Floral Emblem" (full title page below), by A.J. Campbell. The author introduced a figure in each photo 'for idealistic purposes'. A selection of the ... [... more]
Australian National Botanic Gardens |
Machaerotidae
The machaerotids are called tube spittlebugs because the nymphs live in calcareous tubes attached to the stems of their food plants, which are usually eucalypts. The most common machaerotids in Australia are species of Pectinariophyes and ... [... more]
NSW Agriculture |
Aphrophoridae
The true spittlebugs are usually visible as masses of froth (sometimes called "cuckoo-spit") clinging to the stems of shrubs or small trees. This froth is not produced by all species but is used by nymphs of many species either to reduce the ... [... more]
NSW Agriculture |
Cicadas
In contrast to that of the nymph, the life of adult cicadas is very short, lasting only a few weeks. After mating, the adult female cicada lays its eggs. It does this by piercing plant stems with its ovipositor (egg ... [... more]
Australian Museum |
Pests - Bronze Orange Bug
Shield bugs grow up to 25mm long and are a serious pest of citrus trees. The young, flat nymphs are green when young, then orange before maturing to bronze or black adults. Apply in early spring while bugs are still juveniles. Check that the ... [... more]
Better Homes & Gardens Australia |
Pests - Whiteflies
Sap-sucking whiteflies live on the undersides of leaves and make them wilt and turn yellow. The nymphs (young ones) are usually green or white; the adults are white. Disturb them and they will rise in clouds - but settle back on the plant as soon ... [... more]
Better Homes & Gardens Australia |
Pests - Whiteflies
Sap-sucking whiteflies live on the undersides of leaves and make them wilt and turn yellow. The nymphs (young ones) are usually green or white; the adults are white. Disturb them and they will rise in clouds - but ? This entry was posted on ... [... more]
Gardening Talk |
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