California Red Scale
[Aonidiella aurantii (Maskell), family Diaspididae] is the other
major armored scale found in Texas. These infest the entire tree but are
most common on leaves and fruit. The insect beneath is bright yellow in
color. The scale's armor has a reddish cast and is circular with a distinct
central peak or nipple. The male is 1/4 the size of the females. Fruits
may be already infested when less than 1 cm in diameter. Effects of infestation
are the same as those of the Chaff Scale. California Red Scale also attacks
olive trees.
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