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Citrus mealybug

Planococcus citri

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About

The Citrus mealybug (Planococcus citri) is a species in the genus Planococcus. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (24 countries), North America (Dominica, United States), and South America (Chile).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (動物)
Phylum
Arthropoda (節足動物)
Class
Insecta (昆虫)
Order
Hemiptera (カメムシ目)
Family
Pseudococcidae
Genus
Planococcus
Species
Planococcus citri (Citrus mealybug)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish piojo de los cítricos
Portuguese cochonilha-algodao

Similar Species in Planococcus

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Planococcus rifietoensis
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Mediterranean vine mealybug
Planococcus ficus
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Nassonov's mealybug
Planococcus vovae
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Planococcus citreus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Citrus mealybug?
The scientific name of Citrus mealybug is Planococcus citri. It belongs to the genus Planococcus.
Where does Citrus mealybug live?
Citrus mealybug is found in Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (24 countries), North America (Dominica, United States), and South America (Chile).. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, France.
What family does Citrus mealybug belong to?
Citrus mealybug (Planococcus citri) belongs to the genus Planococcus, which is part of the taxonomic family Pseudococcidae.
What kingdom does Citrus mealybug belong to?
Citrus mealybug (Planococcus citri) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of Citrus mealybug?
The closest relatives of Citrus mealybug in the genus Planococcus include , Mediterranean vine mealybug, Nassonov's mealybug, .

Native Range — 31 Countries

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Genus Planococcus — 5 Species

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Planococcus rifietoensis
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Mediterranean vine mealybug
Planococcus ficus
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Nassonov's mealybug
Planococcus vovae
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Planococcus citreus
NE
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Citrus mealybug
Planococcus citri
NE
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