Pink wax scale. Coccidae: Ceroplastes rusci
Called also Fig wax scale, in this image on a Frangipani leaf. What you see is the heavy waxy cover of a female that remains a "grub" (juvenile form) without obvious legs, eyes or antennae that stays protected and lays eggs. A simple life. Found occasionally locally on Frangipani leaves (pictured), and on the leaves of coconut palms. I have not yet seen a male: a 1-2 mm tiny winged insect that does not feed and lives a day or two.
Pink wax scale. Coccidae: Ceroplastes rusci
Called also Fig wax scale, in this image on a Frangipani leaf. What you see is the heavy waxy cover of a female that remains a "grub" (juvenile form) without obvious legs, eyes or antennae that stays protected and lays eggs. A simple life. Found occasionally locally on Frangipani leaves (pictured), and on the leaves of coconut palms. I have not yet seen a male: a 1-2 mm tiny winged insect that does not feed and lives a day or two.