Pittosporum sucker is a sap-sucking insect pest of Pittosporum
species that causes leaf distortion. Plants react by creating a
blister or scar best described as pitting of the leaf. New spring
growth is particularly susceptible to attack, and retains the scars
throughout life. With heavy attacks, sooty mould grows on the
honeydew deposits.
Spot them
Adults are winged, yellowish-green to black, of 3-4mm in length.
The nymphs and adults secrete copious amounts of honeydew. The eggs
are irregular, white or yellowish structures about 0.35mm long.
They have a short stalk for attachment to leaf surfaces.
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