Ceroplastes rubens

Pink Wax Scale or Red Wax Scale at Acton, ACT

Ceroplastes rubens at Acton, ACT - 23 May 2021
Ceroplastes rubens at Acton, ACT - 23 May 2021
Ceroplastes rubens at Acton, ACT - 23 May 2021
Ceroplastes rubens at Acton, ACT - 23 May 2021
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Identification history

Ceroplastes rubens 2 Jun 2021 KimPullen
Unidentified 23 May 2021 TimL

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Possibly Pink Wax Scale, Ceroplastes rubens?

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 23 May 2021 01:07 PM Recorded on
  • TimL Recorded by

Additional information

  • Syzygium smithii, Lilly Pilly. A 770474.1 ANBG Section 140. Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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