Mealybug

Natural Habitat

Found on various plants, including indoor houseplants, gardens, and greenhouses.

Diet & Feeding

Feed on plant sap by piercing plant tissue with their stylets and sucking out juices.

Behavior Patterns

Known for their white, waxy, cotton-like covering which protects them from predators and dehydration. They are largely sedentary life during their nymph and female adult stages.

Risks & Benefits

Common agricultural and horticultural pests that can weaken plants, cause yellowing of leaves, and transmit plant diseases. They excrete honeydew, which can lead to the growth of sooty mold.

Identified on: 6/23/2026