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Cotton Cushion Scale

Icerya purchasi

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Field Notes

Description:

Some species of scale insect. Total length = 1 cm. Last photo shows some of its small, thin, dark legs.

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Scale insect

Species ID Suggestions

Cotton Cushion Scale

Icerya purchasi

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MartinL
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Comments (2)
Sergio Monteiro
MArtin, thanks a lot, for the ID and the info about this insects reproduction behaviour. It is almost incredible!
MartinL
Nice shot. You can blame Australia for this insect. They can be a commercial pest. I cannot explain the long 'tail' on yours which is unusual. The reproduction of these creatures is fascinating to study. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/7889891
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PublishedAugust 14, 2013

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