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Scale

Coccus sp.

Description:

Yellow scale? This shiny, jelly-looking organism is actually pretty firm to the touch.There seem to be 5 points underneath as seen in the second image as well as brown spots. The ant was enjoying the sweet honey dew that this organism produces.

Habitat:

Underside of a Lemon tree in the backyard.

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San Diego, California, USA

Spotted on Apr 22, 2013
Submitted on Apr 23, 2013

Spotted for Mission

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