Scales insects (superfamily Coccoidea) on a leaf. Scale insects are plant parasites that feed on sap from the host plant. The females (seen here) are wingless and secrete a waxy coating on their exoskeleton to protect themselves from pesticides and predators | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Brackenbury, Dr. John |
Taille de l’image : | 5157 px × 3425 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : | - |