Firake, D.M., Joshi, S., Rajappa, J.J., & Behere, G.T. 2018 Invasive Hypogeic Mealybug, Formicococcus polysperes Williams (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) on Turmeric (Curcuma longa Linnaeus): A New Host Record. National Academy Science Letters-India 41(6): 341-343

Keywords:

  • distribution
  • host
  • Notes: Invasive hypogeic mealybug, Formicococcus polysperes Williams (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) is reported for the first time infesting rhizomes of turmeric under field conditions in different parts of India including Meghalaya state.