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Cotton Mealybug

Phenacoccus solenopsis

Photo by JoeHartman
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Field Notes

Description:

Pests for crops. Found this in my garden on Papaya, Roses and Passion Flower. Luckily there are many red tree ants that feed on them, so I can be sure the mealybugs won't take over the whole garden

Habitat:

Garden

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PublishedOctober 8, 2013

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