Mealybug

Found on various plants, agricultural crops, and indoor houseplants, often hiding in crevices or under leaves.

Herbivorous; they use sucking mouthparts to feed on plant sap (phloem).

Slow-moving insects that secrete a white, waxy, cotton-like coating for protection. They often cluster in sheltered spots on host plants.

They are significant agricultural pests that can weaken plants, cause yellowing, and promote the growth of sooty mold by excreting honeydew. They pose no direct risk to humans.