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Hemispherical Scale Insect

Saissetia coffeae

Description:

This introduced species of scale to New Zealand. This one was spotted on the underside of Gardenia leaf. As the scale grows the cap can become uneven as in the photo above.

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JillBlack
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JillBlack

Puketapapa, Auckland, New Zealand

Spotted on Jan 19, 2013
Submitted on Jan 19, 2013

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