Long-tailed Mealybug vs Achilles Morpho
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-tailed Mealybug | Achilles Morpho |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudococcus longispinus | Morpho achilles |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pseudococcidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 2.5-4 mm (body) | 95-120 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Long-tailed Mealybug
A waxy white mealybug distinguished by long tail filaments that can equal or exceed its body length. It infests ornamental plants, citrus, and grapes in greenhouses and warm regions.
Did You Know?
Unlike most mealybugs, females give live birth instead of laying eggs.
Achilles Morpho
A medium-sized morpho with a bright blue band across dark brown-black wings. It flies rapidly through the forest understory in a distinctive bobbing pattern.
Did You Know?
Its blue band appears to flash on and off as it flies, because the brown undersides show with each wingbeat.