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Mealy bug and ant

Pseudococcidae

Photo by Seema Swami
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Description:

Mealybugs are insects in the family Pseudococcidae. They are considered pests as they feed on plant juices and also act as a vector for several plant diseases. Ants breed and protect mealy bugs for their honeydew secretions - when they stroke a mealybug’s abdomen it responds by exuding a drop of honeydew.

Reference Links:

Mealybug, Mealybugs - Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust - Sydney, Australia

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PublishedFebruary 25, 2014

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