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The Descent of Ceroplastes - Ceroplastes
Copyright © 2006 Chuck Entz

The Descent of Ceroplastes - Ceroplastes
Encino, Los Angeles County, California, USA
February 24, 2006
I think I finally have evidence to link these two:

I believe these are different stages in the growth of the same species.

On myrtle (Myrtus communis 'Compacta') in my front yard.
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Contributed by Chuck Entz on 26 February, 2006 - 7:40am
Last updated 15 January, 2007 - 11:22pm

Great image --
three stages in one photo. Looks like evolution happening right before our eyes.
… john and jane balaban, 26 February, 2006 - 9:41am login or register to post comments

 
Thanks!
The funny thing is that I didn't even see the earlier-stage ones until I had it open on my computer. I was just trying to get a better picture of the mature ones on the right. It just goes to show the importance of not deleting pictures until you've see them at full resolution.
… Chuck Entz, 27 February, 2006 - 9:40pm login or register to post comments

Couch potatoes
That's what happens to our species if we sit watching the Discovery Channel instead of getting out with our cameras on nature walks ;-)

Ditto John and Jane, too!
… Jim McClarin, 26 February, 2006 - 9:38am login or register to post comments

I think you're right
see this page.
… Lynette Elliott, 26 February, 2006 - 7:56am login or register to post comments

 
Thanks!
I had seen an image somewhere of young Ceroplastes, but without an intermediate it was just a strong hunch. Your example is also much more detailed and informative than what I was able to find before.

I think I'll move the cameo-stage pictures and these all to Ceroplastes.
… Chuck Entz, 27 February, 2006 - 9:31pm login or register to post comments

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