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What is this small reddish-brown disk?

8 years ago

I'm trying to identify and eradicate this small, reddish- brown disk-shaped thing that is multiplying rapidly on and near my house plants. I am finding it mostly on the green leaves of certain plants, but also on the nearby walls and window sills (as in the picture). It is about the size of a chili seed, but darker in color. Although it does not appear to move on its own, it is turning up all over the place around my plants. Is it an insect egg or dropping or something else?

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Fori
8 years ago
They look like seeds (or spores) but the picture is a bit too distant. What types of plants do you have nearby?

Can you get a closer image?
brucht
Original Author
8 years ago
Thanks Fori. I'm leaning towards them being seeds too. Closer image below. I have many plants nearby, but the one below seems like the most likely culprit. What do you think?
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gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
8 years ago
Seeds come from flowers. Have any of your houseplants flowered recently? I see nothing in the above photos that would indicate flowers were present........
Fori
8 years ago
What is the fuzzy succulent?
gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
8 years ago
Kalanchoe tomentosa, aka panda plant.
floral_uk z.8/9 SW UK
8 years ago
Anyone been eating sesame snaps by that window? ;-)

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