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long tailed mealybug

Pseudococcus longispinus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Asia (Israel, Taiwan), Europe (22 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Chile).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇨🇱 Chile 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇷 Greece 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇮🇱 Israel 🇮🇹 Italy 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇲🇹 Malta 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇱 Poland 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇴 Romania 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class
Insecta (Insects)
Order
Hemiptera (Hemiptera)
Family
Pseudococcidae
Genus
Pseudococcus
Species
Pseudococcus longispinus (long tailed mealybug)

Similar Species in Pseudococcus

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obscure mealybug
Pseudococcus viburni
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orchid mealybug
Pseudococcus microcirculus
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of long tailed mealybug?
The scientific name of long tailed mealybug is Pseudococcus longispinus. It belongs to the genus Pseudococcus.
Where does long tailed mealybug live?
long tailed mealybug is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Israel, Taiwan), Europe (22 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Chile).. Countries include Belgium, Bulgaria, Chile, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Greece, Hungary, Israel.
What family does long tailed mealybug belong to?
long tailed mealybug (Pseudococcus longispinus) belongs to the genus Pseudococcus, which is part of the taxonomic family Pseudococcidae.
What kingdom does long tailed mealybug belong to?
long tailed mealybug (Pseudococcus longispinus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of long tailed mealybug?
The closest relatives of long tailed mealybug in the genus Pseudococcus include obscure mealybug, orchid mealybug.

Native Range — 26 Countries

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Genus Pseudococcus — 3 Species

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long tailed mealybug
Pseudococcus longispinus
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obscure mealybug
Pseudococcus viburni
NE 🐾
orchid mealybug
Pseudococcus microcirculus
NE
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