Camellia: Aphids categories: Camellia Camellia Insects Ornamentals Shrubs revision date: 2024-04-08 11:46 Aphid colony on leafPhoto by: A.L. Antonelli Biology Camellias are infested by black citrus aphids and other aphids. The black citrus aphid is a small reddish-brown to black insect typically found on new growth and flower buds. These aphids may be found at […]
Camellia: Brown soft scale categories: Camellia Camellia Insects Ornamentals Shrubs revision date: 2024-04-08 11:46 Brown soft scalesPhoto by: R.S. Byther Biology Brown soft scales are yellowish to dark brown insects (adults are usually darker). They are found mainly on twigs, although young scales may also be found on the foliage, typically on the underside of […]
Camellia: Cottony camellia scale categories: Camellia Camellia Insects Ornamentals Shrubs revision date: 2024-04-08 11:46 Cottony camellia scale on holly leavesPhoto by: A.L. Antonelli Biology The cottony camellia scale is a flat brownish or yellowish insect. The scales overwinter on twigs or evergreen leaves. In the spring, adult females lay cottony egg masses on the underside […]
Camellia: Root weevils categories: Camellia Camellia Insects Ornamentals Shrubs revision date: 2023-04-04 12:00 Root weevil larval damagePhoto by: A.L. Antonelli Biology Root weevils are small flightless beetles with a snout. The adults are black or mottled and approximately 1/4″ long, depending on species. They feed on the leaves by crawling up the stems and chewing […]