Passionvine mealybug - Planococcus minor
EEffective: August 18, 2010 - December 31, 2013
Resources:
Pest Tracker
Screening Aids:
Taxonomic Position:
Hemiptera : Pseudococcidae
Pest Type:
Insects
Pest Code (NAPIS):
IRAWQKA
| No manual – See Host Matrix |
These Approved Methods are appropriate for:
Human and Animal Pathogens Transmitted:
Not known to transmit any human or animal pathogens.
Plant Pathogens and Organisms Vectored:
Not known to vector any pathogens or other associated organisms.
Survey
Approved Method(s):
| Method | Product Name / Instructions | NAPIS Survey Method |
|---|---|---|
| Visual | See the visual inspection excerpt from the guidelines. |
3031 - General Visual Observation |
Identification
ID/Diagnostic: Multiple
1. Morphological: Adult females can be identified by a qualified taxonomist using a matrix of morphological characters; immatures can be easily confused with other Planococcus species and other mealybug genera.
2. Molecular: maintain some specimens in 95-100% alcohol for DNA analyses.
Final identification will be based on morphological identification of adult female, and for new state records, followed by molecular analysis for confirmation.
2. Molecular: maintain some specimens in 95-100% alcohol for DNA analyses.
Final identification will be based on morphological identification of adult female, and for new state records, followed by molecular analysis for confirmation.
Mistaken Identities:
Immatures: Other mealybug genera, Planococcus spp.
Adults: Planococcus citri
Adults: Planococcus citri