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pineapple mealybug

Dysmicoccus brevipes

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Asia (China, Japan, Taiwan), Europe (8 countries), and North America (Dominica, United States).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇳 China 🇩🇲 Dominica 🇫🇷 France 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇮🇹 Italy 🇯🇵 Japan 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇪🇸 Spain 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class
Insecta (Insects)
Order
Hemiptera (Hemiptera)
Family
Pseudococcidae
Genus
Dysmicoccus
Species
Dysmicoccus brevipes (pineapple mealybug)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish chanchito blanca de la pina

Similar Species in Dysmicoccus

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Walker's mealybug
Dysmicoccus walkeri
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of pineapple mealybug?
The scientific name of pineapple mealybug is Dysmicoccus brevipes. It belongs to the genus Dysmicoccus.
Where does pineapple mealybug live?
pineapple mealybug is found in Widely distributed across Asia (China, Japan, Taiwan), Europe (8 countries), and North America (Dominica, United States).. Countries include Belgium, China, Dominica, France, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain.
What family does pineapple mealybug belong to?
pineapple mealybug (Dysmicoccus brevipes) belongs to the genus Dysmicoccus, which is part of the taxonomic family Pseudococcidae.
What kingdom does pineapple mealybug belong to?
pineapple mealybug (Dysmicoccus brevipes) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of pineapple mealybug?
The closest relatives of pineapple mealybug in the genus Dysmicoccus include Walker's mealybug.

Native Range — 13 Countries

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Genus Dysmicoccus — 2 Species

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pineapple mealybug
Dysmicoccus brevipes
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Walker's mealybug
Dysmicoccus walkeri
NE
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