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Field Notes

Description:

This looks like a scale insect. Pic 5 shows the dry interior after removing the shell. This reminds me of another spotting but with some differences.
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/21244111

Habitat:

A group of Acacia that was under serious attack from insect parasites and drought.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)

Looks like a parasitised specimen of Cryptes baccatus. On the right host too.
Are these the same? http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/21244111
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PublishedApril 28, 2013

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