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Spondyliaspis plicatuloides
tiny lerp insect (central one is exposed) with a scallop shaped cover it builds to protect itself.
Numerous on only a few leaves on eucalyptus trees
Spotted on Nov 26, 2011
Submitted on Nov 26, 2011
2 Comments
Yes, there are very many on one leaf. About five leaves on one tree and that's all I've ever seen
only just seen this one - how interesting !