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Hemispherical Scale Insect

Saissetia coffeae

Photo by JillBlack
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Description:

This introduced species of scale to New Zealand. This one was spotted on the underside of Gardenia leaf. As the scale grows the cap can become uneven as in the photo above.

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Scale insect, Saissetia coffeae | Landcare Research

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PublishedJanuary 19, 2013

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