Brown Soft Scale
Coccus hesperidum
Description
Body length up to 5mm. Green or brown, some with brown markings.The body is a long oval shape and the edges touch the surface it is feeding on. The males can fly but are very short lived.
Habitat
Found on a range of plants including Ivy.
Status and distribution
Common and widespread in Britain. Common in Nottinghamshire and at Netherfield Lagoons.
Best time to see
All year.