Williams, D.J., Matile-Ferrero, D., & Martin, J.H. 2001 The mealybug Planococcus lilacinus (Cockerell) in Africa (Hemiptera, Coccoidea, Pseudococcidae).. Bulletin de la Société Entomologique de France 106(3): 259-260.

Notes: This mealybug is recorded from the African continent for the first time. Earlier records from Africa have proved to be erroneous but the species has been reported from some neighbouring countries. Its presence in Réunion is reported for the first time. P. lilacinus is polyphagous and is common in southern Asia where it attacks fruit trees and is often important on coffee in southern India. A brief report is given on its economic importance.