20 Oct 2023

Critter of the Week: The Hobbit Psyllid

From the collecton Critter of the Week

You might find this tiny critter in a kōwhai tree near you. The hobbit psyllid takes its scientific name from Frodo Baggins as both are smaller than their relations.

It’s also found in the South Island where ‘Frodo’ spent a lot of time filming Peter Jacksons’ Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Hobbit Psyllid

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