Holly: Brown soft scale Categories: Holly Holly Insects Ornamentals Shrubs Last review date: 2026-05-25 11:49 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 on green twigs. […]
Holly: Cottony camellia scale Categories: Holly Holly Insects Ornamentals Shrubs Last review date: 2026-05-25 12:53 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, the adult females […]
Holly: Holly bud moth Categories: Holly Holly Insects Ornamentals Shrubs Last review date: 2026-05-25 01:07 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 on buds but […]
Holly: Holly leafminer Categories: Holly Holly Insects Ornamentals Shrubs Last review date: 2026-05-25 01:13 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 have deposited eggs. […]
Holly: Lecanium scale Categories: Holly Holly Insects Ornamentals Shrubs Last review date: 2026-05-25 01:32 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 honeydew, a sweet, […]
Holly: Orange tortrix Categories: Holly Holly Insects Ornamentals Shrubs Last review date: 2026-05-25 02:04 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 feeding caterpillars typically […]