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Shortneedle Conifer Scale - Dynaspidiotus tsugae The ID is for the large, circular scale with the light center.<br />
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I found these scales on eastern hemlock needles that were infested with hemlock woolly adelgids.<br />
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Habitat: Mixed forest<br />
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I found these scales on eastern hemlock needles that were infested with hemlock woolly adelgids.<br />
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Habitat: Mixed forest<br />
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/114640/shortneedle_conifer_scale_-_dynaspidiotus_tsugae.html<br />
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Check out the tiny nymph in this video. I assume it's a scale nymph (crawler):<br />
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Check out the tiny nymph in this video. I assume it's a scale nymph (crawler):<br />
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Shortneedle Conifer Scale - Dynaspidiotus tsugae

The ID is for the large, circular scale with the light center.

I found these scales on eastern hemlock needles that were infested with hemlock woolly adelgids.

Habitat: Mixed forest

Shortneedle Conifer Scale - Dynaspidiotus tsugae This one had a hole in it. I'm not sure why -- maybe from the crawlers (first instar nymphs) escaping?<br />
<br />
I found these scales on eastern hemlock needles that were infested with hemlock woolly adelgids.<br />
<br />
Habitat: Mixed forest<br />
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/114640/shortneedle_conifer_scale_-_dynaspidiotus_tsugae.html<br />
<br />
Check out the tiny nymph in this video. I assume it's a scale nymph (crawler):<br />
https://vimeo.com/548074256 Dynaspidiotus tsugae,Geotagged,Shortneedle Conifer Scale,United States

Check out the tiny nymph in this video. I assume it's a scale nymph (crawler):

comments (4)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Whoa, another perfect example of your incredible eye for detail. Posted 4 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks! Posted 4 years ago

Flown Kimmerling

Lion

And yet another scale?!! Woah!!! Was there squee-ing involved? Posted 4 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Definitely! Posted 4 years ago

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The Shortneedle Conifer Scale

Dynaspidiotus tsugae is a scale insect in the family Diaspididae.

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Similar species: True Bugs

Species identified by Christine Young

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Uploaded May 11, 2021. Captured in Main St S Southbury Plaza Shopping Ctr, Southbury, CT 06488, USA.

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