Alpine Ground Bug vs Mango Mealybug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Alpine Ground Bug | Mango Mealybug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Geocoris grylloides | Drosicha mangiferae |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Geocoridae | Monophlebidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm body length | 8-15 mm (females) |
| Habitat | Mountains | Orchards |
| Diet | Predators | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Southern Europe, Mediterranean mountains | South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Alpine Ground Bug
A small, big-eyed predatory bug of dry mountain slopes. It uses its large eyes to spot and stalk small arthropod prey.
Did You Know?
Its disproportionately large eyes give it almost 360-degree vision for spotting prey.
Mango Mealybug
A large, soft-bodied mealybug covered in white waxy secretions that infests mango trees. Nymphs crawl up mango trunks in huge numbers during winter, clustering on tender shoots and flowers to suck sap.
Did You Know?
Banding mango tree trunks with sticky tape or polythene sheets is a traditional control method that traps the crawling nymphs.