Boisduval scale
the tropics, and in greenhouses in more temperate climates. It is very polyphagous and can be a pest of orchids, palms, pineapples, bananas and many other [...] scales on upper and lower leaf surfaces, fruits, and stems of plants. On palms, Boisduval scales are normally found on the leaves and stems. Toxic saliva [...] place to feed and become sessile usually after a few hours The development from egg to the adult stage takes on average 33 days for males, and 50 days for