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Datasheet

Phenacoccus aceris (apple mealybug)

Summary

  • Last modified
  • 15 May 2008
  • Datasheet Type(s)
  • Pest
  • Preferred Scientific Name
  • Phenacoccus aceris
  • Preferred Common Name
  • apple mealybug
  • Taxonomic Tree
  • Domain: Eukaryota
  •     Kingdom: Metazoa
  •         Phylum: Arthropoda
  •             Subphylum: Uniramia
  •                 Class: Insecta
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Identity

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Preferred Scientific Name

  • Phenacoccus aceris (Signoret)

Preferred Common Name

  • apple mealybug

Other Scientific Names

  • Pseudococcus aceris

International Common Names

  • English: apple, mealybug; apple, mealybug, Canadian; maple leaf, mealybug; maple, leaf louse
  • Spanish: cochinilla harinosa; piojo harinoso
  • French: cochenille blanche; cochenille du pommier

Local Common Names

  • Germany: Schmierlaus, Ahorn-; Schmierlaus, Gemeine
  • Netherlands: Esdoornwolluis

EPPO code

  • PHENAC (Phenacoccus aceris)

Taxonomic Tree

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  • Domain: Eukaryota
  •     Kingdom: Metazoa
  •         Phylum: Arthropoda
  •             Subphylum: Uniramia
  •                 Class: Insecta
  •                     Order: Hemiptera
  •                         Suborder: Sternorrhyncha
  •                             Superfamily: Coccoidea
  •                                 Family: Pseudococcidae
  •                                     Genus: Phenacoccus
  •                                         Species: Phenacoccus aceris

Distribution Table

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The distribution in this summary table is based on all the information available. When several references are cited, they may give conflicting information on the status. Further details may be available for individual references in the Distribution Table Details section which can be selected by going to Generate Report.

CountryDistributionLast ReportedOriginFirst ReportedInvasiveReferencesNotes

ASIA

China
-HenanUnconfirmed record

NORTH AMERICA

USA
-OregonUnconfirmed record
-VermontUnconfirmed record

EUROPE

EuropePresent
HungaryUnconfirmed record
ItalyUnconfirmed recordCAB Abstracts
-SicilyUnconfirmed recordCAB Abstracts
PolandUnconfirmed recordCAB Abstracts
Yugoslavia (former)Unconfirmed record

Host plants/Plants Affected

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Plant nameFamilyContext
Malus domestica (apple)RosaceaeUnknown
Prunus avium (sweet cherry)RosaceaeUnknown
Ribes (currants)GrossulariaceaeUnknown

Natural Enemies

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Natural enemyTypeLife stagesSpecificityReferencesBiological control inBiological control on
Allotropa utilisParasiteOregon; Vermontapples; cherries; currants
Aphycus apicalisParasite
Cheiloneurus quercusParasite
Isodromus flavicepsParasite
Pseudaphycus clavatusParasite

Distribution Maps

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Distribution map Europe: PresentChina
See regional map for distribution within the countryHungary: Unconfirmed recordItaly: Unconfirmed recordItaly
See regional map for distribution within the countryItaly
See regional map for distribution within the countryPoland: Unconfirmed recordUSA
See regional map for distribution within the countryUSA
See regional map for distribution within the countryYugoslavia (former): Unconfirmed record
  • = Present, no further details
  • = Evidence of pathogen
  • = Widespread
  • = Last reported
  • = Localised
  • = Presence unconfirmed
  • = Confined and subject to quarantine
  • = See regional map for distribution within the country
  • = Occasional or few reports
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Distribution map (asia) Henan: Unconfirmed record
Distribution map (europe) Europe: PresentHungary: Unconfirmed recordItaly: Unconfirmed recordSicily: Unconfirmed recordPoland: Unconfirmed recordYugoslavia (former): Unconfirmed record
Distribution map (africa) Sicily: Unconfirmed record
Distribution map (north america) Oregon: Unconfirmed recordVermont: Unconfirmed record
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