So, why a #psyllid?

This fantastic species lived hiding in plain sight for almost 100 years, until we could discover it using DNA barcoding 🧪.

Until that moment, the #HobbitPsyllid lived on beautiful #Kowhai trees together with a closely related species.

Vote Here for 2026 Bug of the Year! – New Zealand Bug of the Year

Have you voted for the #HobbitPsyllid?

The #NewZealandEntoSociety is currently running the fourth edition of the #BugOfTheYear competition 🐛 🐝 🦋 🦟 🐞🧪 .

I have nominated this cool #psyllid, & here is a short 🧵explaining why!

Vote for #TeamHobbitPsyllid:

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