Photo of a Pink Hibiscus Mealybug

Pink Hibiscus Mealybug

(Maconellicoccus hirsutus)

Pink hibiscus mealybug is native to Southeast Asia and was detected in Florida in 2002. It is found in Florida, Georgia, and California.  It has hundreds of known hosts, including crops, ornamentals, and native plants. They have a life cycle of 23-30 days and have up to 15 generations per year. 

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