Brown soft scale
in tropical and sub-tropical regions and is also a common pest in greenhouses throughout the world. C. hesperidum has many host plants, including sub-tropical [...] symptom. Because of this, C. hesperidum is often attended by ants. The ants will clean and protect the coccids and in turn benefit from a rich food source. The [...] disperse locally before settling. Once fixed in position, their colour changes to a transparent, light brown and they begin to feed.