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(Egg Sac) Cottony Cushion Scale

Icerya purchasi

Description:

Hairy or cottony white sac with ridges down the sides. The ants protect and care for the scales since scales produce honeydew which feeds the ants.

Habitat:

Unknown plant along Lake Hodges trail

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5 Comments

CindyBinghamKeiser
CindyBinghamKeiser 12 years ago

Thanks KarenL. I love learning new things!

KarenL
KarenL 12 years ago

Lovely detailed shots & great info Cindy!

CindyBinghamKeiser
CindyBinghamKeiser 12 years ago

Thank you both. I'll do that lgCostaNut :)

LarryGraziano
LarryGraziano 12 years ago

Lovely! So different! I would put the second photo first!

ceherzog
ceherzog 12 years ago

Good shots!

Escondido, California, USA

Spotted on Nov 20, 2011
Submitted on Nov 20, 2011

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