Oystershell (Mussel) Scale (Lepidosaphes ulmi)

Authors

Jay B. Karren, Utah State University
Alan H. Roe, Utah State University
Ryan Davis, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

7-1-2019

Abstract

The oystershell scale belongs to a group of insects called the armored scales. The adult insect is enclosed in a shell made up of its own shed skins and waxy secretions. Under this covering is a sac-like animal that is quite different in appearance from most insects. It has no legs, eyes, or antennae.

Recommended Citation

Karren, Jay B.; Roe, Alan H.; and Davis, Ryan, "Oystershell (Mussel) Scale (Lepidosaphes ulmi)" (2019). All Current Publications. Paper 1359.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/extension_curall/1359