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Scale insects and honeydew droplets

Scale insects and honeydew droplets on beech trees.

Scale insects tap into trees and excrete excess sugar via long, waxy filaments. The honeydew droplets are an important food source for many flora and fauna.

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Rights: Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research
Published: 12 July 2016Size: 115.89 KB
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