San Jose Scale

Scientific name: Quadraspidiotus perniciosus (Comstock)
(Homoptera: Diaspididae)

Facts: San Jose scales are very tiny insects covered with small gray or brownish-gray waxy scales about 1/10 inch across, each with a raised spot in the center. They are found on twigs and fruit. Twigs covered with their gray coating have the appearance of ashes.

Photo credit:    Extension Entomology, Texas A&M University