Pseudococcidae sp. (family)

A mealybug at Hughes, ACT

Pseudococcidae sp. (family) at Hughes, ACT - 13 Mar 2018
Pseudococcidae sp. (family) at Hughes, ACT - 13 Mar 2018
Pseudococcidae sp. (family) at Hughes, ACT - 13 Mar 2018
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Identification history

Pseudococcidae sp. (family) 20 Jul 2018 MichaelMulvaney
Pseudococcidae sp. (family) 13 Mar 2018 ruthkerruish

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Salsify is a widespread weed in the Hughes Garran Woodland and every plant dug/pulled up seems to have mealybugs. Roots of Agapanthus and similar plants are also generally affected. Salsify is a widespread weed in the Hughes Garran Woodland and every plant dug /pulled up seems to have mealybugs.

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Carex inversa (Knob Sedge) at Garran, ACT - 3 Dec 2020 by Tapirlord
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Trifolium angustifolium (Narrowleaf Clover) at Garran, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by ruthkerruish
Prunus serotina (Black Cherry) at Garran, ACT - 29 Oct 2020 by Tapirlord
Belenois java (Caper White) at Hughes, ACT - 16 Oct 2020 by ruthkerruish
Lepidium africanum (Common Peppercress) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Aug 2020 by ruthkerruish
Trifolium sp. (Clover) at Garran, ACT - 16 Aug 2020 by ruthkerruish
Fumaria sp. (Fumitory) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Jun 2020 by ruthkerruish
Dactylis glomerata (Cocksfoot) at Garran, ACT - 24 Jun 2020 by ruthkerruish

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  • 1,001 - 10,000 Abundance
  • 13 Mar 2018 12:00 AM Recorded on
  • ruthkerruish Recorded by

Additional information

  • Salsify a weed. Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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