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Apple Mealybug nest

Phenacoccus aceris Signoret

Photo by momsavang
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Field Notes

Description:

Went looking for the caterpillar that I id'd as the eight spotted forester and found this instead. Not sure if it cocooned or if this is something different?

Habitat:

west central georgia

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Apple Mealybug

Species ID Suggestions

apple mealybug nest

PHENACOCCUS ACERIS (SIGNORET)

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