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Clover flea damage

Clover flea damage

Clover fleas are found throughout New Zealand. They are springtails that grow to about 3 millimetres long. They strip the soft, green surface of clover leaves and leave them looking spotty. Clover fleas also foul the leaves, making them unpalatable to grazing stock. This is a typical example of clover-flea damage to white clover plants.

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Alison Popay. 'Insect pests of crops, pasture and forestry', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 27-Sep-11
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