Mealybug

Typically found on the stems, leaves, and roots of a wide variety of greenhouse and outdoor plants.

Herbivorous; they use piercing-sucking mouthparts to feed on plant juices (sap).

They are slow-moving insects that secrete a white, powdery or cottony wax covering for protection. They often aggregate in hidden areas of plants and excrete honeydew, which can lead to sooty mold growth.

Significant agricultural and horticultural pests that cause leaf yellowing, stunted growth, and plant death; they have no significant benefits to the ecosystem.