Melanococcus sp. (genus)

A mealy bug at Yarralumla, ACT

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Location information

• Coordinates 149.083497-35.288400
• Altitude 572.0m
• Maps Yarramundi Grassland
• Places Yarralumla, ACT

Sighting information

• 16 - 100 Abundance
• 28 Mar 2026 02:58 PM Recorded on
• Hejor1 Recorded by

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  Hejor1 NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Latest Scale insects & mealybugs (Hemiptera, Coccoidea) Insects Melanococcus sp. (genus)

Additional information

• 5mm to 12mm Animal size

Species information

• Melanococcus sp. (genus) Scientific name
• A mealy bug Common name
• Not Sensitive
• Local native
• Non-invasive or negligible
• Up to 685.08m Recorded at altitude
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