Tomato-potato psyllid

A tomato-potato psyllid nymph. Note the fringe of hairs around the periphery of the body. Image: Whitney Cranshaw, Colorado State University, Bugwood.org	This pest is found in WA around Perth. Commercial growers and gardeners in other parts of the country are asked to keep an eye out for it, and report any unusual symptoms to the Exotic Plant Pest Hotline 1800 084 881.​
Tomato potato psyllid nymph cases, nymph and adult. Photo: Pia Scanlon, DAFWA Entomology	Biosecurity alert: Tomato potato psyllid (Department of Agriculture and Food WA) There is a Quarantine Area Notice in effect for the Perth metropolitan area to limit the spread of this pest.

High priority pest of: Potatoes, Tomatoes

Scientific name: Bactericera cockerelli
EPPRD Category: 3
Life Form: Stink bugs, aphids, mealybugs, scale, whiteflies & hoppers (HEMIPTERA)

Pest Documents

• Tomato potato psyllid FS Potatoes
• Zebra chip and tomato-potato psyllid FS
• Zebra chip CP
• Tomato potato psyllid DP

FS: fact sheet

CP: contingency plan

DP: diagnostic protocol