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Pritchard mealybug

Rhizoecus dianthi

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (8 countries) and North America (United States).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇵🇱 Poland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Arthropoda (artrópodos)
Class
Insecta (insecto)
Order
Hemiptera (Hemiptera)
Family
Pseudococcidae
Genus
Rhizoecus
Species
Rhizoecus dianthi (Pritchard mealybug)

Similar Species in Rhizoecus

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cacticans mealybug
Rhizoecus cacticans
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white root-mealybug
Rhizoecus albidus
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pritchard mealybug?
The scientific name of Pritchard mealybug is Rhizoecus dianthi. It belongs to the genus Rhizoecus.
Where does Pritchard mealybug live?
Pritchard mealybug is found in Found across Europe (8 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, United Kingdom, United States.
What family does Pritchard mealybug belong to?
Pritchard mealybug (Rhizoecus dianthi) belongs to the genus Rhizoecus, which is part of the taxonomic family Pseudococcidae.
What kingdom does Pritchard mealybug belong to?
Pritchard mealybug (Rhizoecus dianthi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Pritchard mealybug?
The closest relatives of Pritchard mealybug in the genus Rhizoecus include cacticans mealybug, white root-mealybug.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Rhizoecus — 3 Species

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cacticans mealybug
Rhizoecus cacticans
NE
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Pritchard mealybug
Rhizoecus dianthi
NE
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white root-mealybug
Rhizoecus albidus
NE
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