First Report of Nipaecoccus viridis (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) Associated with Citrus Production in the United States

Nipeacoccus viridis (Newstead), is an invasive, polyphagous mealybug pest recently found causing damage in citrus production fields in several counties in Florida, United States. In this short communication, we document the finding of this pest, its associated damage in citrus groves, and provide basic diagnostic and scouting information. Nipaecoccus viridis is a pest of concern, necessitating the quick development of management tools.

Nipaecoccus viridis. [Distribution map].

A new distribution map is provided for Nipaecoccus viridis (Newstead) Hemiptera: Stemorrhyncha: Pseudococcidae Hosts: Polyphagous. Information is given on the geographical distribution in ASIA, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Hunan, India, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Orissa, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Indonesia, Java, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Ryukyu Archipelago, Jordan, Malaysia, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, AFRICA, Algeria, Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Comoros, Cote d'Ivoire, Egypt, Eritrea, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritius, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zimbabwe, NORTH AMERICA, Mexico, USA, Hawaii, CENTRAL AMERICA & CARIBBEAN, Bahamas, OCEANIA, Australia, Northern Territory, Queensland, Guam, Kiribati, New Caledonia, Northern Mariana Islands, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu.

Nipaecoccus viridis. [Distribution map].

A new distribution map is provided for Nipaecoccus viridis (Newst.) (N. vastator(Mask.)) (Hem., Coccoidea) (Yellow mealy bug). Host Plants: Citrus, cotton, mango, mulberry. Information is given on the geographical distribution in ASIA, Bangladesh, Hongkong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Kampuchea, Malaysia, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, AFRICA, Angola, Benin, Egypt, Ivory, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, (Transvaal), Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Upper Volta, Zimbabwe, AUSTRALASIA, and PACIFIC ISLANDS, Australia, Territory Hawaii, Irian Jaya, Papua New Guinea, Tuvalu, AMERICA., NORTH Mexico, WEST INDIES.