Boisduval scale
tissue at the feeding site. In orchids, this scale tends to prefer the leaf midrib and the portion of the petiole that is covered by the sheath. Small infestations [...] species of Diaspi s are very similar in their appearance and damage symptoms. Here, the Boisduval scale is described in more detail, as it is the most important [...] be a pest of orchids, palms, pineapples, bananas and many other plants. Damage symptoms The first sign of Boisduval scale is the presence of the scales on