Yew: Cottony camellia scale Categories: Conifers Ornamentals Yew Yew Insects Last review date: 2026-09-29 06:57 Last edit date: Cottony camellia scale on yew Photo 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 […]
Yew: Lecanium scale Categories: Conifers Ornamentals Yew Yew Insects Last review date: 2026-09-29 06:57 Last edit date: Lecanium scales on twig Photo 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 […]
Yew: Root weevils Categories: Conifers Ornamentals Yew Yew Insects Last review date: 2026-09-29 06:57 Last edit date: White pine weevil damage on spruce close-up Photo 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 […]