Bentley, W. 1999 Vine mealybug, Planococcus ficus (Signoret) in grapes.. Plant Protection Quarterly 9(2): 2.

Notes: This mealybug was first found in California in June 1994 in the Coachella Valley, and since then has been found in the San Joaquin Valley and Fresno County. Vine mealybug can be found on all parts of the vine including the roots while grape mealybug is found only above ground. Vine mealybug is slightly smaller than grape mealybug and the wax filaments protruding from the body are much shorter. Vine mealybug is very similar in appearance to citrus mealybug.