Sahoo, A.K., & Ghosh, A.B. 2001 Descriptions of all instars of the mealybug Planococcus minor (Maskell) (Homoptera, Pseudococcidae).. Environment & Ecology 19(2): 436-445.

Notes: Descriptions with illustrations and a key to the identification of all instars of the mealybug Planococcus minor (Maskell) are given. The first instar nymphs, second instar nymphs of male and female, third instar nymphs of female and adult females have 18 pairs of cerarii. The first instar nymphs and second instar nymphs of male and female have 6-jointed antennae. The first instar nymphs bear trilocular pores on dorsum only. The second instar nymphs of male possess oral collar tubular ducts on both the surface of the body whereas the females have these ducts on dorsum only. The third nymphal female and adult female have 7- and 8-segmented antenna respectively. The third and fourth instar nymphs of male have a pair of wingbuds and a pair of wings respectively.