Scale Insect
by Meckes/ottawa
Title
Scale Insect
Artist
Meckes/ottawa
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM) of a scale insect on an avocado; detail showing wax precipitates. Scale insects are parasites that live on a wide variety of plants (usually on the undersides of leaves, rachis and branches), feeding on the sap and damaging the plant. They are considered pests. Scale insects are sometimes well-camouflaged, but their presence can be detected by the presence of sticky secretions. Magnification 8001 (with image size 12x12 cm).
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May 19th, 2021
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