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Scale bug

Description:

Numerous orange scale insects were lined up along the mid vein of these eucalyptus leaves and branches. Younger (black) insects are observed where the infestation is advancing. The proboscis of each insect is presumably connected to the main vein of the leaf.

1 Species ID Suggestions

l.cook
l.cook 10 years ago
eucalypt felt scale
Eriococcus sp.


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MartinL
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MartinL

Victoria, Australia

Spotted on Jun 26, 2013
Submitted on Jun 27, 2013

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