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Cottony Cushion Scale

Icerya purchasi

Description:

5mm - Is a scale insect that feeds on several species of woody plants, most notably on Citrus and Pittosporum. Originally identified in 1878 as a New Zealand located pest of kangaroo acacia, it is now found worldwide where citrus crops are grown - Wikipedia



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2105, New South Wales, Australia

Lat: -33.64, Long: 151.29

Spotted on Jan 2, 2011
Submitted on Nov 28, 2011

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