Long-Tailed Mealybug
Pseudococcus longispinus
Long-Tailed Mealybug
Pseudococcus longispinus
Mealybugs are common sap-feeding pests that infest a wide range of houseplants and greenhouse plants. They are a species of Unarmored Scale Insects found in moist, warm climates. They are considered pests as they feed on plant juices of greenhouse plants, house plants and subtropical trees.
IDENTIFICATION: Most adult female mealybugs are wingless, soft-bodied, white to grayish in colour.
They can grow up to 0.2 inch long. They are usually elongated and segmented, and may have wax filaments
radiating from the body, more noticeably at the tail
The females are covered with a white, waxy material that gives them a powdery appearance.
The long-tailed mealybug is characterized by having very long caudal (tail) filaments, which can be as long as or longer than its body.
They feed on a wide variety of plants, including ferns, shrubs, and trees, and can cause damage by spreading plant viruses.
Pseudococcus longispinus
Mealybugs are common sap-feeding pests that infest a wide range of houseplants and greenhouse plants. They are a species of Unarmored Scale Insects found in moist, warm climates. They are considered pests as they feed on plant juices of greenhouse plants, house plants and subtropical trees.
IDENTIFICATION: Most adult female mealybugs are wingless, soft-bodied, white to grayish in colour.
They can grow up to 0.2 inch long. They are usually elongated and segmented, and may have wax filaments
radiating from the body, more noticeably at the tail
The females are covered with a white, waxy material that gives them a powdery appearance.
The long-tailed mealybug is characterized by having very long caudal (tail) filaments, which can be as long as or longer than its body.
They feed on a wide variety of plants, including ferns, shrubs, and trees, and can cause damage by spreading plant viruses.
More from this Order
All photographs copyright © 2025 Barbados Field Guide. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use prohibited.
Copyright Barbados Field Guide © 2014 - 2025. All Rights Reserved.
Privacy Policy | Terms of Use.
Sorry, your account does not have access to post comments.