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Bug identity

LomiLomi Posts: 2
in Problem solving
 These have appeared on the underside of the leaves on my magnolia. Can anyone identify them please? Should i remove them or leave them be? 

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  • Kitty 2Kitty 2 Posts: 5,150
    Scale insects. I'd remove them, sap suckers that are feeding on your magnolia. White fluffy stuff is them laying eggs for the next generation.

    I find they wipe off quite easily when I spot them on my acer. Use a tissue if you're squeamish.

  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    Cushion scale ... I'd get rid of them .  Info and advice here  https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?pid=483 

    Good luck.   :)

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • LomiLomi Posts: 2
    Fab Kitty, thanks so much!!!
  • squirrelpiesquirrelpie Posts: 2
    Thanks to all from me too. I have the same problem - I thought they were caterpillars at first. Brilliant pictures, Lomi, much better than mine.
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