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Chionaspis pinifoliae
Very small, mostly whitish, sedentary insects that hardly resemble insects at all. Large infestations can make it look like the tree is covered in a light snowfall.
These were found on an ornamental pine in an urban residential area. Pine trees in less-than-optimal conditions are more prone to infestation than those in natural habitats.
This can be a pest of ornamental pines.
Spotted on Nov 1, 2011
Submitted on Jan 26, 2013
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