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Leucaspis pusilla
White pine scale
Description
White pine scale Leucaspis pusilla, belongs to the family of scale insects. It occurs relatively abundantly, especially in younger pine stands growing in drier and warmer habitats. Its feeding on needles can increase the susceptibility of the tree to attack by bark beetles or fungi. Similar species The pine needle scale Chionaspis pinifoliae is a serious pest of the pinus stands in North America.
Symptom
The occurrence of large numbers of the whitish shields of the scales on pine needles.
Tree Species: Pine
Part of a plant- attacked: Leaf / Needle
Pest significance: Less harmful
Pest Category: Insects
Invasive Species: No
Present in EU: Yes
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Leucaspis pusillaWhite pine scale
trapsson
Number of votes: 0
Published: 4.11.2024
Leucaspis pusillaWhite pine scale
trapsson
Number of votes: 0
Published: 4.11.2024
Leucaspis pusillaWhite pine scale
trapsson
Number of votes: 0
Published: 4.11.2024
Leucaspis pusillaWhite pine scale
trapsson
Number of votes: 0
Published: 4.11.2024
Leucaspis pusillaWhite pine scale
Michal Vittek
Number of votes: 0
Published: 21.3.2024
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