Dogwood: Brown soft scale Categories: Dogwood Dogwood Insects Ornamental trees Ornamentals Last review date: 2026-09-29 06:57 Last edit date: Brown soft scales Photo by: R.S. Byther Biology Brown soft scales are yellowish to dark brown (adults are usually darker). They are found mainly on twigs, although young scales may also be found on foliage. They […]
Dogwood: Lecanium scale Categories: Dogwood Dogwood Insects Ornamental trees Ornamentals Last review date: 2026-09-29 06:57 Last edit date: Lecanium scales on twig Photo by: R.S. Byther Biology Lecanium scales are rounded brown (or mottled) insects. Adults are from 1/8″ to 1/4″ in diameter. Lecanium scales produce large amounts of sticky honeydew, which may have sooty […]
Dogwood: Oystershell scale Categories: Dogwood Dogwood Insects Ornamental trees Ornamentals Last review date: 2026-09-29 06:57 Last edit date: Severe oystershell scale infestation on twig Photo by: Unknown Biology Oystershell scale insects are usually found on trunks, branches, and twigs. They occur less frequently on the leaves and other plant parts. The mature scale is approximately […]