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I found this rather odd-looking white insect on the Brunfelsia this morning. It has long pincers which it used to preen the white desiccated coconut-like mass on its back (as seen in video 0:25 onwards). Its rear can be seen on pictures 5 & 6. ID is appreciated.
The Brunfelsia looks a bit unhealthy with ants and mealy bugs on various parts of the plant. White residues are seen as well.
Strange looking bugs aren't they. The first time I saw one I thought it was dust floating around.
Spotted on Mar 17, 2012
Submitted on Mar 17, 2012
