Maconellicoccus hirsutus

Primary Common Name

Pink hibiscus mealybug

Alternate Common Name(s)

pink mealybug

hibiscus mealybug

grape mealybug

Characteristics

Species Category

scale, aphid

Current Extent

limited

Likelihood of Introduction

n/a (already in CA)

Source Citation(s)

CDFA regulated pest list - A rated pest

Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)

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• Link to itis.gov species page