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Wax Scale Insect

Photo by SukanyaDatta
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Field Notes

Description:

Looks like a teeny tiny poached egg or an ornate bindi.

Habitat:

On a potted plant which is part of my neighbor' s rooftop terrace garden. She says it is a worm that eats the leaves of the plant.

Notes:

http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/528175462

It reminds me of this mollusc...but this spotting is much-much smaller.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)

I think it's kinda wax scale insect.. hope you can find the ID soon :)
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PublishedApril 23, 2017

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