Planococcus (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Pseudococcidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Planococcus is a genus of mealybugs in the family Pseudococcidae, commonly found on various plant species.
- The planococcus mealybug is known to infest a wide range of crops, including citrus fruits and grapes.
- Planococcus citri is a species of mealybug that is often found on citrus plants in tropical regions.
- In the context of integrated pest management, planococcus mealybugs are often targeted using a combination of chemical and biological control methods.
- Planococcus mealybugs are typically small, white, and covered in a waxy coating, making them difficult to detect on infested plants.