Pink wax scale

Appearance

The domed waxy shell these animals build has five angles with four white tipped lobes around the margin, and a central nipple.
Colour ranges from pink through to red
Up to 8mm including waxy covering.

Naming

Common names
Pink wax scale
Red wax scale

Distribution

Introduced to most parts of the world.

Status

Not at risk

Behavior

Accumulating sometimes in large numbers on host plants.

Food

Host plant juices.

Uses

Pest status in most parts of the world.