Frosted scale
Identification tip: Frosted scales overwinter as brownish,
flat nymphs.
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Walnut scale
Identification
tip: After the first molt, males begin to develop an
elongated covering, often clustered in daisy-shaped groups
beneath the margin of the female’s round cover.
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European red mite eggs
Identification tip: Masses of eggs may be laid
together. Each slightly flattened red egg has a long, spine-like
projection called a stipe at
the top of the egg which can be seen with a hand lens.
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European fruit lecanium
Identification tip: Look for legless, immobile, yellow
insects on twigs. Older nymphs may have brown markings
and a distinct center ridge.
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San
Jose scale (nymphs)
Identification tip: The four
round, dark scales in the center are the black cap stage,
the most common overwintering form. The earlier white cap
stage is to left. |
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