A colony of female Hydrangea scales (Pulvinaria hydrangeae). Colonie de cochenilles pulvinaires (Pulvinaria hydrangeae) femelles
A colony of female Cottony Hydrangea scales (Pulvinaria hydrangeae) on the lower side of a hydrangea leaf (Hydrangea sp). These pests lay their eggs inside a waxy secretion which can be seen on the photograph. Colonie de cochenilles pulvinaires (Pulvinaria hydrangeae) femelles sur la face inférieure d'une feuille d'hortensia (Hydrangea sp). Ces insectes parasites pondent leurs oeufs dans une sécrétion cireuse blanche visible ici.
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Location: France
Photo credit: © Emmanuel LATTES / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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