And that's how we got #Pseudophacopteron #ewagriini

Best part of the story is that the wonderful community on Norfolk Island got super excited about the new species, and they helped me name one!

Pseudophacopteron ewagriini is found on #Alyxia ginopogon, an endemic plant of Norfolk Island, which is called "evergreen" in the local language

In March & October 2022 I was lucky enough to visit Norfolk Island, a paradise island between #Australia, #NewZealand and #NewCaledonia.

While I was there for Plant Pests and Diseases Survey, of course I collected psyllids!

And I found two new species, as well as a few new records for the island

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📌 Based at Agribio, Bundoora, a state-of-the-art research centre.
📌 Working on insect trapping systems, with both field and lab components.
📌 Working to improve the detection and surveillance of insect pests and pathogens of Grains.
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What we are looking for:

Do you have expertise with #insects 🐛 🐜 , insect #traps, and collection methods?
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