Holly: Brown soft scale Categories: Holly Holly Insects Ornamentals Shrubs Last review date: 2026-05-25 11:49 Last edit date: Brown soft scales Photo by: R.S. Byther Biology Brown soft scales are yellowish to dark brown insects (adults are usually darker) up to approximately 1/8″ in diameter. They are found mainly on the underside of leaves or […]
Holly: Cottony camellia scale Categories: Holly Holly Insects Ornamentals Shrubs Last review date: 2026-09-29 06:57 Last edit date: Cottony camellia scale on holly leaves Photo by: A.L. Antonelli Biology The cottony camellia scale is a flat brownish or yellowish insect about 1/8″ in diameter. The scales overwinter on twigs or evergreen leaves. In the spring, […]
Holly: Holly bud moth Categories: Holly Holly Insects Ornamentals Shrubs Last review date: 2026-05-25 01:07 Last edit date: Holly bud moth larvae damage Photo by: Unknown Biology The adult holly bud moth is a mottled brown and black insect with a wingspan of approximately 1/2″. Overwintering eggs hatch in the spring. The larvae begin feeding […]
Holly: Holly leafminer Categories: Holly Holly Insects Ornamentals Shrubs Last review date: 2026-05-25 01:13 Last edit date: Holly leafminer trails Photo by: R.S. Byther Biology The holly leafminer feeds on English (Ilex aquifolium), American (I. opaca) and Japanese (I. crenata) hollies, tiny green blisters on the lower leaf surface often indicate sites where the females […]
Holly: Lecanium scale Categories: Holly Holly Insects Ornamentals Shrubs Last review date: 2026-05-25 01:32 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 […]
Holly: Orange tortrix Categories: Holly Holly Insects Ornamentals Shrubs Last review date: 2026-05-25 02:04 Last edit date: Orange tortrix larva on raspberry Photo by: R. LaLone Biology The larval stage of the orange tortrix is a leafrolling caterpillar. The larvae are tan to pale green with tan heads and about 1/2″ long at maturity. The […]