Tag Archives: Matsucoccus resinosae

09.07.2020 Spalted Wood as Abstract II

Posted on September 7, 2020 by Steve Gingold

Yesterday I really didn’t have anything special in mind as I headed out so drove over to Quabbin Park.  It is not opening until 7 now so a sunrise there was not possible but the sky was mostly overcast so … Continue reading →

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11.07.2016 Beauty amidst Death

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Steve Gingold

This is part of a dead or dying stand of Red Pines (Sylvestres resinosa) in the Quabbin Park area. The trees were infested by Red Pine Scale (Matsucoccus resinosae) which attacks them underneath the flaky bark. It was once a lovely … Continue reading →

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