Three #postdoc positions available in my lab @unibz.bsky.social focusing on #genomics of #eriosoma #aphids #psyllids and #phytoplasma please repost

Evolutionary dynamics of obligate endosymbiosis in the psyllid genus Cacopsylla - Communications Biology Metagenomics reveals the dynamic nature of symbiont gains and losses in psyllids of the genus Cacopsylla.

Happy to share our recent paper on evolutionary dyamics of #endosymbionts in #psyllids @commsbio.nature.com
www.nature.com/articles/s42...

Four new species of jumping plant lice are described from Brazil. Learn more here: doi.org/10.3897/zook...

#psyllids #taxonomy #entomology

Super fun collaboration with Diana Percy and Patrick Degnan.
#symbiosis #genome evolution #psyllids #Bvitamins

Positions for Academic Staff | Plant pathology and entomology (Prof. Schuler, Hannes) Competence Centre for Plant Health: Selection procedure for 1 research contract/s in the academic recruitment field 07/AGRI-05 (Plant pathology and entomology)

🚀 Join our research team at @unibz.bsky.social! We're seeking a postdoc to investigate #insect #symbionts of #barkbeetles and #psyllids.
More details here 👇
www.unibz.it/en/home/posi...
Please share!

🧪NEW SPECIES🐝🐞🐛🦋🧪

An annotated checklist of the #psyllids of #Norfolk #Island with keys to #species, new records, and descriptions of two new endemic species

We described two new psyllid species, Acizzia aliceae & Pseudophacopteron ewagriini

And I have a great story🧵

doi.org/10.3897/zook...

Of all the #Australian #psyllids, Protyora sterculiae (Carsidaridae) is one of my favorites.

Nymphs exudate excess sugars in filaments that go in all directions, almost star-shaped. You can lick them, they're super sweet!

In the 📸: an adult, nymphs and even eggs!

#WildOZ #ozinvert 🧪

A close-up view of an adult Psylla carpinicola perched on textured, moss-flecked bark. The insect is tiny, delicate, and vibrant green, with finely veined, glass-like wings folded neatly over its back. Its large white eyes stand out, giving it a slightly surprised expression. The body is narrow and streamlined, and two long, thin antennae extend forward, tipped with tiny hairs. The bark surface beneath it is uneven, blending patches of green moss and pale gray stone, giving a sense of the insect's small size and habitat.

A very small Psylla carpinicola nymph clings to a green plant stem, surrounded by tufts of white, silky wax filaments that it has produced. The nymph’s translucent green body is partially hidden by the delicate, fluffy wax structures, which drift slightly in the air. Only part of its head and antennae are clearly visible, peeking from behind the wax. The background is a rich, blurred green, emphasizing the soft textures and minute details of the nymph and its protective wax coating.

Two Psylla carpinicola nymphs resting along a green, hairy stem. Both are cloaked in long, cottony wax filaments that swirl and bunch around them like clouds. Their pale green bodies are tucked close to the stem, blending in with the foliage. One nymph is facing the camera more directly, while the second nymph is partially turned away. The stem itself is covered in tiny, translucent hairs, adding another layer of texture. The background is a deep black, sharply contrasting the vibrant greens and soft whites of the insects and plant.

A side view of a Psylla carpinicola nymph resting on the edge of a vibrant green leaf. The nymph’s pale green, semi-transparent body is detailed with fine segmentation. Its small, developing wings are tucked close to its body. A mass of white, fuzzy wax filaments erupts from its rear, trailing like a soft plume behind it. The leaf’s textured veins and slightly curled edges create a natural cradle for the tiny insect. The background fades into a soft blur of green, giving an intimate and peaceful view of the psyllid in its natural setting.

Psylla carpinicola on American hornbeam. #Psyllids are normally hard to ID, but this one is easy since it is the only one known to use this plant. #Psylloidea feed and reproduce on very narrow hosts. Co-evolved and dependent, but some become devastating pests. 🌿 #bugsky #虫 #inverteFest #entomology

The distinctive gall on Red Valerian caused by the Psyllid Trioza centranthi.

I've been looking for the distinctive gall on Red Valerian caused by the Psyllid Trioza centranthi for years, so pleased to finally find it in my garden.
See: www.naturespot.org/species/trio...
#PlantGalls #Leicester #Psyllids #Bugs #environment

Host specificity and host stage preference of Psyllaephagus species (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae) towards invasive eucalypt psyllids (Hemiptera: Aphalaridae) Invasive eucalypt psyllids pose a threat to the long-term production of eucalypts worldwide. In order to reduce their economic impact, classical biological control using Psyllaephagus species has be...

A new #RESAgForestEnt paper explores host specificity & stage preference of Psyllaephagus species (#Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae) to invasive eucalypt #psyllids (#Hemiptera: Aphalaridae)

#OpenAccess🔽
doi.org/10.1111/afe.12679

@jordancuff.bsky.social @allanwatt.bsky.social‬ @chrisranger.bsky.social

Two #postdoc positions available in my lab. Position 1 focusses on #phytoplasma transmission via #insects. Position 2 aims to investigate the dynamics of #symbiont #evolution in #psyllids in collaboration with @mgerth.bsky.social, Martin Kaltenpoth and Liliya Serbina. Please share.

Our preprint is now live! We have sequenced the genomes of three psyllid species. These insects pests transmit devastating plant diseases like 'zebra chip' in potatoes and 'carrot yellows' in carrots. 🥕

#MolecularEntomology #MPMI #PlantPathology #psyllids #liberibacter

📢Next CBGP seminars (2 in 1!) in ENG

Mar. 6th, 11AM (UTC+1)

Using molecular systematics to investigate
patterns of diversity & #speciation in #psyllids
by #Diana_Percy / U. Brit. Columbia

Psyllid #pests & #taxonomy
by #Daniel_Burckhardt / NHM, Basel

tinyurl.com/4b7pu59d