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scale - Parthenolecanium quercifex
Copyright © 2015 Matt Edmonds

scale - Parthenolecanium quercifex
Pinellas County, Florida, USA
April 4, 2015
Size: 8-10mm
Pretty common on oak. The fluid was in response to my touching it to see if it was a scale or part of the tree.
Contributed by Matt Edmonds on 7 April, 2015 - 4:29pm
Last updated 15 April, 2015 - 6:48pm

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