Firake, D.M., Behere, G.T., Sharma, B., & Faud, B.B. 2016 First report of the Invasive Mealybug, Phenacoccus parvus Morrison Infesting Naga King Chili and its Colonization Potential on Major Host Plants in India. Phytoparasitica 44: 187–194

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Notes: The present study reports first record of the Phenacoccus parvus invasion on Naga King chili, Capsicum chinense Jacquin (Family: Solanaceae) plants in the Meghalaya state of India. During the surveys, the infested plantswere found stunted, withered and did not bear flowers. In case of severe infestation, 100% mortality of young plants and seedlings was observed.