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Eucalyptus scale insects

Eriococcus coriaceus

Description:

Lining up along the main vein of a eucalyptus leaf were these tiny tan coloured barrels, with some signs of white (waste?) around a rear opening.... each was about 4mm long

Habitat:

On eucalyptus leaf in a local sports field.

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Mark Ridgway
Spotted by
Mark Ridgway

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Spotted on Jul 23, 2013
Submitted on Jul 26, 2013

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