Ferrisia terani
Abbreviation: N/A
Thjs species of mealybug is present in: Mexico, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Argentina, and Uruguay.
This species of mealybug is a pest of the following plants: citrus and herbs such as rosemary and ginger.
Evidence of this mealybug's damage includes: entry holes in stored fruits, powdery wax secretion layer (may have eggs associated), sap removal damage, and secondary contamination with copious honeydew that frequently serves as a substrate for unsightly sooty molds to develop.
CBP Agriculture Specialists, please refer to manuals for general inspection guidelines. When performing inspections, look for presence of mealybugs in cargo, especially herb and citrus shipments from Mexico.
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