University of agricultural and horticultural sciences, shivamogga

Tejaswini. R Dr. Suchitra Kumari

3rd BSc horti. Assistant professor

BH2TAG064 Dept of Entomology

COH,MUDIGERE COH MUDIGERE

PESTS OF JACKFRUIT

SAP FEEDERS:

1. MEALY BUGS

SN: Nipaecoccus viridis

Fam: Pseudococcidae

Order: Hemiptera

Common names: Spherical mealy bug, Lebbeck mealy bug, Karro thorn mealy bug.

Distribution: The pest is present on both sides of the African-Syrian rift from south to north Africa and to the north of the Israel

Host Plants: The pest attacks over 100 plant spp. In more than 30 families.

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