hibiscus mealybug citrus infestation
Hibiscus mealybug (Nipaecoccus viridis) is a mealybug known by many names across the world and is regionally referred to as the “lebbeck mealybug” in Florida. There, this mealybug is emerging as a multi-crop pest, though it is currently restricted to Florida. Shown here is a citrus fruit heavily infested with hibiscus mealybug. One potentially predatory lady beetle is present on the left side of the fruit. (Photo by Lauren Diepenbrock, Ph.D.)