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Sooty mould

Sooty mould from honeydew drops on bark of a tree

As the honeydew drops from the end of the scale insect’s anal tube, it coats the bark of the tree. Sooty mould grows on the bark and is a food source for a variety of insects.

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Published: 14 April 2009Updated: 21 August 2018Size: 599.75 KB
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