Yew: Cottony camellia scale categories: Conifers Ornamentals Yew Yew Insects last review date: 2025-12-03 10:06 Cottony camellia scale on yewPhoto by: A.L. Antonelli Biology The adult cottony camellia scale is a flat, oval, brownish insect. It is also found on holly and camellia. The scales overwinter on twigs or needles. In the spring, adult females […]
Yew: Lecanium scale categories: Conifers Ornamentals Yew Yew Insects last review date: 2025-12-03 10:06 Lecanium scales on twigPhoto by: R.S. Byther Biology Lecanium scales are shiny brown insects found on leaves and twigs. Adults are 1⁄8″-1⁄4″ in diameter and roughly turtle-shaped. Crawlers (immature scales) are flatter. Scales produce large amounts of honeydew, a sweet, sticky […]
Yew: Root weevils categories: Conifers Ornamentals Yew Yew Insects last review date: 2025-08-21 04:53 White pine weevil damage on spruce close-upPhoto by: C.G. Landgren Biology Root weevil larvae feed on the roots and bark of plants near the crown. The white grubs are found in the soil around the roots. Larval feeding can cause significant […]