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Ferrisia virgata

Naming
Scientific name: 
Ferrisia virgata
Primary Common name: 
striped mealybug
Alternate Common Name: 
spotted mealybug
tailed mealybug
white-tailed mealybug
guava mealybug
tailed coffee mealybug
Characteristics
Species Category: 
scale, aphid
Current Extent: 
limited
Likelihood of Introduction: 
n/a (already in CA)
TSN: 
200918
References
Sources: 
CDFA regulated pest list - B rated pest