Nipaecoccus viridis (Newstead)

Taxonomic position

Insecta: Hemiptera: Sternorrhyncha: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae

Common name

Spherical mealybug

Habitat / Crop(s) damaged

Tamarind, pongamia, jackfruit, mango, papaya, amla, guava, pomegranate, grapes, cotton, bhendi, custard apple, subabul, rose, etc.

Pest status

Severe during summer months.

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