Citrus Mealybug
Planococcus citri
The adult emerging from the pupal pathway is a small winged male that lives briefly among infested citrus and other host plants. Unlike sap-feeding females, it does not feed as an adult and instead flies in search of mates. Its pronounced sexual dimorphism is notable: adult females are larger, wingless, and covered in conspicuous white wax.
- Type
- Wing
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- Citrus Mealybug